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| Author: | Aquadisiac [ Sun May 09, 2010 6:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Replacing Deck Hatch |
Need to replace the deck hatch on my Sundowner. They discontinued the style of hatch originally on boat, but I got a new one from Lewmar that is supposed to be the exact same size and should be a fairly easy replacement. My only concern is whether this is something I want to get into, or would it be money well spent to pay someone. Anyone ever do this as a DIY? |
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| Author: | millhaven_nice_guy [ Mon May 10, 2010 8:24 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Replacing Deck Hatch |
Take the old one out first and see how the fit is before you just give the job to somebody else. If Lewmar gave you a similar replacement it should be close. Get a tube of 4200 to embed the new one in. I think you'll find it a simple replacement. If you need to make the opening bigger just make sure and tape a bag under the opening to catch any of the fibreglass so it doesn't get all over the cabin. |
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| Author: | Graham R [ Mon May 10, 2010 3:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Replacing Deck Hatch |
I haven't changed a hatch to another type, but I had to remove the hatch on my '04 Sundowner to reseal it. The quality of the original fit wasn't too clever! I had to centralise it/ fill old screw holes/ make new ones and use a sealant to bed it in. No leaks now. It's an easy job ( in my case a little fiddly, as the hole FW cut out was bigger than it needed to be); the new ones come with a foam/ mastic sealing strip; what you need to be sure of is that that sealing strip seals all around the hatch frame . Which may mean drilling new holes if the original hatch was not fitted centrally in the hole in the cuddy roof. Graham |
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