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Sail locker hatch

  • 19-06-2015 3:00pm
    #1
    ezra_
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,363 ✭✭✭


    So, the hatch over the sail locker managed to get itself lost.

    What was there was very basic, there want any seals in place; just a fibreglass (or plastic, not sure given all the paint) hatch that was hinged onto the deck. It wasn't flush with the deck, but raised above it.

    To replace this, I'm thinking of rebuilding the hatch in marine ply, then coating in with fibreglass?

    For the new hatch, I'm assuming I just cut the wood, tack into shape with stainless tacks and then glass? I'm assuming I don't have to sikaflex the joints given they'll be glassed over?

    Cheers,

    E


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  • #2
    Tabnabs
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 15,788 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tabnabs


    What make of boat is it? Sometimes the owners associations retain moulds (or have made them) and it's easier to buy it directly from them as its inch perfect.

    Just another option.


  • #3
    ezra_
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,363 ✭✭✭ezra_


    Snapdragon 23 - long, long out of production!


  • #4
    pedroeibar1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,108 ✭✭✭pedroeibar1


    I agree with Tabnabs. there is an owners Assoc and a forum - a post there might save you a lot of hassle .


  • #5
    ezra_
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,363 ✭✭✭ezra_


    Posted.

    If they say no dice, would a marine ply that has been sikafixed and varnished up do?
    Kind of want to get the boat watertight again quickly, but don't want to do a total bodge.


  • #6
    fergal.b
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 6,344 Mod ✭✭✭✭fergal.b


    Give accessplastics a call you might be able to get a white sheet of plastic cut to size and glue on the sides or a thermoplastic and get them to bend the sids into it.
    If your going with plywood I would coat it in 2-3 coats of epoxy maybe more on cut edges then wash sand and varnish or paint, I don't think paint or varnish will cure over the sikaflex so test it first.


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  • #7
    pedroeibar1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,108 ✭✭✭pedroeibar1


    ezra_ wrote: »
    .........So, the hatch over the sail locker managed to get itself lost. ....What was there was very basic, there want any seals in place; just a fibreglass....hatch that was hinged onto the deck. It wasn't flush with the deck, but raised above it.
    .

    I was thinking about the description. I'm not familiar with the Snap., but are you describing the hatch correctly? Is it a cover for the anchor locker (would not require seals as it would have a drainhole), or a hatch on the cabin top (needs seals) or a locker cover in the cockpit (would have a rubber trim on edges)?


  • #8
    ezra_
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,363 ✭✭✭ezra_


    none of the above. Anchor locker is accessed through a little funnel.

    There is a moulded ridge (rises about 1.5inches above the deck) that is around the 'hole' that lets you in / out of the sail locker. The hatch sits over this ridge, so no seal needed as the ridge keeps the water out.

    Advice from the snappie forum is to make one up out of ply. Thinking of having a window in it, made out of perspex.

    E


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