86 300DB Hatch Install and Pics

AKBASSKING

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Apr 13, 2008
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SE Alaska Summer/Columbia River winter
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1988 Yacht Fisher
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Twin 375hp Cat 3208 T/A
Well,

I had to replace the "big" hatch on the bow. I could not find parts for the old hatch which was the original Taylor made 20 X 20 hatch. I was able to use the handles to rebuild the 12 X 12 hatches with new risers.

I removed the old hatch and cleaned the surface. The new hatch is a 20.25 X 20.25 Bomar. I used a rough rasp file to enlarge the hole to fit the new hatch.

I removed about 1/4 inch of the wood filler and replaced it with an epoxy wood filler to seal the fiberglass and prevent water intrusion. I then laid the hatch in the hole and pre-drilled the new screw holes, and then ran a screw into each hole. I took an air hose and blew the area to clean all the dust. Yes I was wearing a respirator and safety glasses. Wiped the area down with a damp cloth.

Next I disconnected the hatch base from the hatch cover to ease in the installation. I then laid down a heavy bead of silicon on hatch base, and then carefully laid the hatch down on the surface. Then I installed the screws in a Chris-cross pattern.

After the silicon set and dried I installed the hatch cover. Project done and a great looking hatch. Tested the area with water and no leaks.
 

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Tom,

Nice job. It looks like you took the necessary precautions for preventing water intrusion.

It's a shame you weren't able to get it quite straight. Most people probably won't notice though.
 
Just Kidding! It looks great.
 
Tom,

Nice job. It looks like you took the necessary precautions for preventing water intrusion.

It's a shame you weren't able to get it quite straight. Most people probably won't notice though.


There is some truth in what you say. :smt009 Draw me a straight line, give me a saw and I can not cut a straight line. I am currently relacing all the wood (plywood) acess covers and door with Starboard. Thank goodness I can get trim to, because there isn't a straight line on any of the doors!:thumbsup:
 
Try Scotch, preferably a 15 y.o. single malt. That should help steady your hand for a straighter cut!
 
Looks like a great job. My front hatch is tweaked a little, and I am thinking of replacing it, but would then just replace both for continuity.

How much was the hatch?

Why is there no snow on the ground if you live in Alaska?
 
Looks like a great job. My front hatch is tweaked a little, and I am thinking of replacing it, but would then just replace both for continuity.

How much was the hatch?

Why is there no snow on the ground if you live in Alaska?

I have a business account with West Marine (Port Supply) and it would have cost me around $300. But I have a friend in Florida who builds boats and got me the hatch for $230, plus a trim ring and screen. He tried to find one around his warehouse which I could have had for $50 (one with minor scratches etc.) but the week before they sent back all the hatches for refunds! That sucked.

The boat is in NC where I am doing restoration. The admiral and I plan to ship it to Seattle and boat it to Whittier via the inside passage.
 

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