Rick, I seem to recall that they changed the shape of the seal at some point in time. If they sent you a newer seal I don't know if it will work on the older hatch.
Sounds like you need to lube the seal and pull it around the corners - a real PIA! Joel On Mon, Nov 16, 2015 at 11:51 AM, Josh Muckley via CnC-List < [email protected]> wrote: > Sorry Rick, you're right I do have Lewmar hatches however, this is not > something which I've been forced to overcome. Let us know how it turns out. > > Josh Muckley > S/V Sea Hawk > 1989 C&C 37+ > Solomons, MD > On Nov 15, 2015 7:25 PM, "Rick Brass via CnC-List" <[email protected]> > wrote: > >> I spent 3 ½ trying hours today attempting to replace the hatch seal on >> the Lewmar Ocean 60 foredeck hatch on Kathy Sisk’s 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. >> >> >> >> I’ve 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 >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Email address: >> [email protected] >> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the >> bottom of page at: >> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >> >> >> > _______________________________________________ > > Email address: > [email protected] > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the > bottom of page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > > -- Joel 301 541 8551
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