Having had both, I think the AH are more robust and rebuildable than the Lewmar. The plastic dogs on the lewmars wear away from friction, and just seem cheesy. And they start leaking around 10- 15 years. Someone on the list had a picture of a really nice SS hatch, and I asked about it, but I cannot find it in my bookmarks. Maybe that person is reading this.
Bill -----Original Message----- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2020 3:01 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Della Barba, Joe Subject: Stus-List economics of hatches Since this seems to be hatch week, here goes after numerous calls and checking around: To have new glass and gaskets put in my hatch by someone else - $450 to $600 est. Parts to DIY - Probably at least $300, getting a 19x19x1/2" piece of cast acrylic cut is not cheap plus the gaskets and sealers. Buying the acrylic pre-cut is about $550 from AH. Brand new Lewmar Ocean 60 hatch - about $600. New AH hatch - $1800. I am trying to wrap my mind around it being about the same to just buy a new hatch as pay someone to fix it. Does anyone have an opinion on new Lewmar Ocean (not the cheap low profile ones) vs. 47 year-old A-H? This all started because my gaskets are getting a bit ratty, but I have this fear one day I'll step right through the hatch at some point. The UV has to be doing a job on it coming up on 50 years. Joe Della Barba Coquina C&C 35 MK I www.dellabarba.com _______________________________________________ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray _______________________________________________ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray
