Hi and welcome. On Pegasus I replaced the lip seals on the fore hatch
handles. Then it started leaking else where's. I ended up replacind it with a
Lewmar ocean series. I had to fill all old holes and drill new ones, but I must
say I like this hatch much better.
Doug MountjoysvPegasusLF38 just west of Ballard, WA.
------ Original message------From: Jason Ward via CnC-List Date: Fri, Jan 15,
2016 14:11To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com;Cc: jaw...@mymts.net;Subject:Stus-List
V-berth hatch replacement due to leaking handles
Good day to all, I have been following this forum for a while, however, this is
the first submission. I am the proud owner of a C&C 38 landfall. I have
sailed C&C most of my life and this is our dream boat. Last year I had the
unfortunate opportunity of having to replace all for the side windows due to
them splitting in half. I figured that since the front hatch sealant was also
leaking I would do it at the same time. I should note here that the previous
owner, who did a marvellous job of maintaining the boat due to lack of sailing,
had replaced the original glass already. The project was definitely a learning
lesson but one that ended well, or so I thought. I was able to seal up the
leaks on the front hatch that were coming in around the edge, however, I have
been unable to prevent the water from entering around the handles. I have
tried silicone, rubber gaskets, pressure rings that are countered into the
glass and hold tight around the handle shaft, light grease around the shaft
thinking it will rappel water and also tightening them down to the point of
making it difficult to latch. I am at the point now that I would just like to
replace the entire mechanism with a new one so that I know it is made correctly
right from the factory. The problem I am encountering is the this front hatch
seems to be an odd size by todays manufacturing standards. the inside frame
opening is 19 3/4 x 21 1/2 (roughly). I am really hoping to not change the
opening. Any advise or direction would be appreciated. Regards,Jason
"Starship"Gimli, Mb, Canada
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