I spent 3 ½ trying hours today attempting to replace the hatch seal on the Lewmar Ocean 60 foredeck hatch on Kathy Sisks 29-2. She bought the Lewmar hatch seal kits for both the 60 series foredeck hatch and the 20 series on the cabin top. We started with the foredeck hatch because that one has been leaking.
The Lewmar instructions indicate you should insert the little flap on the inside edge of the seal into the slot between the hatch frame and the lens, and then stretch the seal so the lip on the outside edge of the seal engages around the outside edge of the hatch frame. Easy enough to do on the straight sides of the frame, but virtually impossible to do on the corners. I finally gave up - with only 1 corner engaged - before I either ruined the seal or went completely postal on Kathy for getting me involved in this project. There must be either a secret or a special tool needed to simplify the job. Ive been looking online, and one source for seals tells you that you must remove the lens to replace the seal if you use the Lewmar seals. HELP! There are enough of you on the list that have Lewmar Ocean Hatches or 29-2s. Somebody must know the secret of replacing these hatch seals. Please, guys, what is it? Rick Brass Imzadi C&C 38 mk 2 la Belle Aurore C&C 25 mk1 Washington, NC
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