Hatch Leeks and Rebedding of Hatches

pmesmer · #1 (**permalink**) 01-24-2008

We have an Irwin 32 and have always been plagued with hatch leeks. This is the time and we have decided to rebuild and rebed them. Mark had some trouble getting the hatches out but once out noticed the bedding compound appeared sparse. We are having new acrylic cut and he is going to install it in the hatches before putting the hatches back in the boat. Has anyone else done this?
Also, has anyone ever rebuilt the ratchet hinges on these Lewmar hatches?

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RickLaPaz · #2 (**permalink**) 01-24-2008

Try the Irwin site---if you haven't already.

http://groups.msn.com/IrwinOwners

And by all means, get those soggy onions off of your boat...............

pmesmer · #3 (**permalink**) 01-24-2008

Thank you Rick. I will try the Irwin site. Good Idea.
Soggy onions?

RickLaPaz · #4 (**permalink**) 01-24-2008

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Originally Posted by pmesmer

Thank you Rick. I will try the Irwin site. Good Idea.
Soggy onions?

cosmoking · #5 (**permalink**) 03-20-2008

The hatch on my Coronado 41 is the most horribly designed horizontal 3-piece folding thing, that leaks like a sieve. I contemplated rebuilding it extensively or converting it into some long one-piece sliding contraption but opted instead for a very simple solution - a snap-on cover sewn of sunbrella material. My first sewing project, and it turned out great. 100% waterproof, and looks ok too

cosmoking · #6 (**permalink**) 03-20-2008

Of course I mean the companionway hatch not deck hatches, so that info's probably totally irrelevant to your topic. Sorry about that.

The ports on my boat do leak considerably, and I've tried chiseling them out to no avail, they must be bedded (unevenly) with 5200... yuck! I think I'll have to break or cut then prise them out to re-bed

Spiritman · #7 (**permalink**) 03-20-2008

pmemsmer,

It sounds like there just wasn't enough sealant.

I replaced all of the hatches and ports on my Cal 34 about four years ago. The hatches were a standard size and fit the existing openings, I only had to drill new screw holes -- but I had to enlarge the cutouts in the cabin sides to accommodate the new Lewmar portlights. As long as the products themselves don't leak, then I would suggest going overboard with the 4100 or something similar. Just goop it on, let it squish out the sides and clean up the excess with a rag and acetone. No leaks since.

S.

sailingdog · #8 (**permalink**) 03-20-2008

Leeks=type of onion.

Leaks=annoying on a boat.

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Originally Posted by pmesmer

Thank you Rick. I will try the Irwin site. Good Idea.
Soggy onions?