2002 340 forward hatch leak

[mares1]

I have a small leak problem with the large forward hatch during heavy wind driven rain. Rubber is in good shape and is clean. Also, I put duct tape around the hatch for Hurricane Irene and a little water still got in the boat.


Any one have any help on this issue.

Thank you

 

[KeithD]

I had the same. Pull the hatch, silicone around the underside, re-install hatch.

 

[The W.A.V.E.]

I second KeithD's response. If you dont deal with it the top deck is cored and you could start having intrusion issues.

 

[rondds]

Have you actually witnessed the water dripping in? Is the headliner wet? With wind-driven rain only, mine leaks a bit up and around the lip. Before you pull the whole hatch off and re-bed, make sure it's not something simple. Have someone shoot with a hose and try to isolate where it's coming from. A fingerload of plumbers grease schmeared on the rubber weatherstripping might help to.

 

[rondds]

Actually, this is the stuff I used...

 

[carterchapman]

Ron,

Where did you buy it?

 

[rondds]

Where else? Home Depot!

 

[Captain Allen]

Silicone grease did it for me. Lets the hatch and the deck flex together.

 

[Jim M]

My 05 340 forward hatch started to leak this summer. Pulled the hatch and replaced the rubber and ran a bead of marine silicone to seal the hatch frame. There was not a drop of silcone from the factory.

 

[mares1]

Ron,

Thanks so much, I think it is from wind driven rain. I will try the silicone grease on the rubber gasket. I am surprised that the silicone would help seal it so well.

Thanks again,
David

 

[rondds]

Let us know if it works!