firecadet613 wrote:
So where does that leave you? Have to install a different window?
Yep.
Craig C.
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| Author: | GADawg [ Mon Mar 01, 2010 9:33 am ] |
| Post subject: | 2000 268 Vista Front Sun Hatch Replacement |
I am looking to replace my front hatch with a new one. Last year I did everything I could to try and seal it completely to make it water tight. This year I am thinking just replace the darn thing. Has anyone done this yet? If so what style did you use? What works? |
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| Author: | drballard33 [ Mon Mar 01, 2010 12:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 2000 268 Vista Front Sun Hatch Replacement |
I have never replaced my four winns hatches but I did on my old bayliner hatch and found them pretty cheap on Ebay. I forget teh name of the manufacturer (I think it was someones name as the name of the company) but they make all kinds of hatches as direct replacements for a fraction of the cost for an OEM replacement. Let me do some digging around and see if I can find their name. In the meantime search on Ebay and see if they have them. |
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| Author: | Cap'n Morgan [ Mon Mar 01, 2010 12:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 2000 268 Vista Front Sun Hatch Replacement |
I believe the existing hatch is 22" round Lewmar . For additional information on the hatch you can contact Lewmar or a distributer. http://www.lewmar.com/product-listing.a ... ch&type=52 |
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| Author: | bndfishing [ Mon Mar 01, 2010 4:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 2000 268 Vista Front Sun Hatch Replacement |
I was looking for parts for my 2000 268 Vista deck hatch last year. I contacted both Four Winns and Lewmar and neither of them have parts or replacement hatches. This hatch and it's size was made just for Four Winns, when Four Winns discontinued using it Lewmar discontinued producing parts. It now comes down to finding a hatch that is close in size and modifying the opening. Contact Lewmar with the part number and they will tell you which hatch will be the closest replacement. My hinge plate broke and I ended up having one machined out of aluminum. |
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| Author: | Cap'n Morgan [ Fri Mar 05, 2010 10:05 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 2000 268 Vista Front Sun Hatch Replacement |
You can still get the hatch from several places. This is just one. http://www.marinerparts.com/size-22-low ... rting.html Also, WestMarine is a Lewmar distributor, they can order direct for you if it is more convenient. |
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| Author: | firecadet613 [ Fri Mar 05, 2010 3:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 2000 268 Vista Front Sun Hatch Replacement |
I would be in shock if you couldn't get any or all parts for a '00 268. You just have to try searching hard enough. |
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| Author: | bndfishing [ Fri Mar 05, 2010 8:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 2000 268 Vista Front Sun Hatch Replacement |
Guarantee that you cannot purchase the hatch that came from the factory for the 2000 268 Vista. I have talked directly to Lewmar and Four Winns and got the same answer from both. |
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| Author: | mcraigchr [ Sun Mar 07, 2010 5:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 2000 268 Vista Front Sun Hatch Replacement |
bndfishing wrote: Guarantee that you cannot purchase the hatch that came from the factory for the 2000 268 Vista. I have talked directly to Lewmar and Four Winns and got the same answer from both. I can second that experience. I tried to get a replacement port hole window and screen for my 2003 248. First off, I had to prove to Lewmar that I had their windows. I took a picture and emailed them. They acted like I made up the part number I was giving them. After digging through archives, they found it. Of course, they had to admit that the part number I gave was correct. No exact replacement. They had a similar window ... with different screw holes. My experience with Lewmar has been less than pleasing. Craig C. |
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| Author: | firecadet613 [ Sun Mar 07, 2010 7:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 2000 268 Vista Front Sun Hatch Replacement |
mcraigchr wrote: I can second that experience. I tried to get a replacement port hole window and screen for my 2003 248. First off, I had to prove to Lewmar that I had their windows. I took a picture and emailed them. They acted like I made up the part number I was giving them. After digging through archives, they found it. Of course, they had to admit that the part number I gave was correct. No exact replacement. They had a similar window ... with different screw holes. My experience with Lewmar has been less than pleasing. Craig C. So where does that leave you? Have to install a different window? |
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| Author: | Graham R [ Mon Mar 08, 2010 11:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 2000 268 Vista Front Sun Hatch Replacement |
It might be worth checking that it isn't the seal between the hatch frame and the deck that's leaking, rather than the seal in the opening part of the hatch; I found on my Sundowner the hatch hadn't been fitted centrally in the hole ( the hole was cut a little too big, so being fitted centrally was critical on my boat). The original foam seal was not contacting the deck in places and copious quantities of silicone had been used by FW or the dealer to try to eliminate the leak. I just removed the whole thing and refitted it centrally, with sealant. No leaks since. Graham |
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| Author: | mcraigchr [ Mon Mar 08, 2010 4:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 2000 268 Vista Front Sun Hatch Replacement |
firecadet613 wrote: So where does that leave you? Have to install a different window? Yep. Craig C. |
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| Author: | GADawg [ Tue Mar 16, 2010 2:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 2000 268 Vista Front Sun Hatch Replacement |
Thanks all for your replies. I guess what I am getting at is I have the Lewmar hatch and need/want to replace it. Just dont know if one fits better than the other. these are what I am looking at. http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/st ... assNum=460 |
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| Author: | powellcrazy [ Thu Mar 18, 2010 8:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 2000 268 Vista Front Sun Hatch Replacement |
GADawg, that is the exact window we had in our '95 FW sundowner, OK hatch, but again nylon hinges that will need to be replaced with aluminum after the first couple seasons. |
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| Author: | GADawg [ Wed Mar 24, 2010 9:41 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 2000 268 Vista Front Sun Hatch Replacement |
powellcrazy wrote: GADawg, that is the exact window we had in our '95 FW sundowner, OK hatch, but again nylon hinges that will need to be replaced with aluminum after the first couple seasons. Thanks Powell. I will let you know what i wind up going with and how it turns out. |
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