1988 Hatches?

[Skybolt]

Has anyone replaced their plexiglass cabin hatch(s)?

My boat has three hatches, two smaller ones and one larger one. Right now I am trying to replace the two smaller ones, as the glass has separated from the frame and my attempt to fix has failed. So time for a re-fit. I can't seem to locate the exact cut out size from Lewmar, Bomar seems to have what I am looking for but is out of stock or discontinued.

Curious if anyone has been successful in replacing there's. I am trying not go bigger or at least only have to trim a bit so I can keep the outline on the deck correctly centered.

 

[Ididntdoit]

Try these guys https://hatchmasters.com/

 

[Ron Lime]

I have a 1986 268. Mine were trashed too. Missing handles, struts etc. The had been resealed with silicone all over the place. I decided to replace with new Ultra III hatches. I read somewhere that Taylor 'lost' the molds for the 1980's hatch components. The two small are 12x12. The large is 18x18. They are in the garage and might be dry fitted this weekend up at the boat (indoor cold storage). They look real close to what I removed and most of the holes even line up. Stay tuned.

 

[Snapon24]

The factory hatches on my 88 340 are Taylor Made. Not sure if yours are too. I have the same problem, I think Taylor still makes them.

 

[Ottawamerc]

This was my solution, still working to this day.
http://clubsearay.com/index.php?posts/1141781/

 

[Skybolt]

I bit the bullet and went with Lewmar series 30 hatches. After much debate with a few of the hatch repair shops. That seemed to be the way to get these replaced. https://www.defender.com/product.jsp?id=323666

Not a direct fit as Bomar doesn't make the ones I have any longer but within a half inch, so not too bad.

 

[markrsimon]

Not sure if this directly applies, or if your game for the level of work involved, but wanted to share incase your options were limited.