Once I had the screws out, the hatch frames just lifted off. They were not
held on *at all* by goo.

Jim Watts
Paradigm Shift
C&C 35 Mk III
Victoria, BC


On Tue, 5 May 2020 at 19:28, Graham Collins via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> Hi Matt
>
> They do come in a version openable from the outside, scroll down and look
> at "double opening".
>
> Getting a hatch rim off the deck is no biggie, unless someone used 5200
> putting it on.  With the butyl tape that was used on C&Cs it is pretty easy
> - remove all screws, and start at a corner where you can get some prying
> action on it, see if you can lift it at all, get a putty knife in.  Work
> your way up from there.  Might take an hour but no heroic measures are
> needed.
>
> Graham Collins
> Secret Plans
> C&C 35-III #11
>
> On 2020-05-05 12:30 a.m., Matthew Schlanger via CnC-List wrote:
>
> I was liking the idea of Lewmar.
>
> And I think the low profiles look great but I don’t see access from top
> side which the fore-deck guys likes to have to get spinnakers in and out
> easily without having to go below.
>
> When you say easy drop in on Lewmars, I assume I would need to rip out and
> replace the frame that attaches to the deck. I was thinking of trying to
> just change out the hatch first. A friend told me of his troubles trying to
> get the frame off the deck. If it’s a direct replacement the hinges would
> match? I don’t think I can do that with a Lewmar based on the diagrams I
> saw. My issue is the hatch itself, I suspect no water is coming in from the
> bottom frame.
>
> I have a couple of emails into Atkins and Hoyle though I have not heard
> back yet. I’ll keep on them.
>
> Again thanks to all. The collective wisdom is amazing.
>
> M
>
> On Apr 28, 2020, at 2:19 PM, Jim Watts via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
> wrote:
>
> I replaced all the hatches on the boat with Lewmars. Saloon hatch and
> forward hatch were drop-in replacements, the head hatch took a bit of glass
> work but works fine.
>
> Jim Watts
> Paradigm Shift
> C&C 35 Mk III
> Victoria, BC
>
>
> On Mon, 27 Apr 2020 at 06:15, Paul Fountain via CnC-List <
> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
>
>> Our 77 C&C27-3 had an Aitkens&Hoyle hatch, much better than the Bomar
>> hatches on our 85 33-ll, which have been replaced with Lewmar Ocean series
>> hatches. The angle of the forward hatch made the low profile hatches
>> impractical, and the raised Fiberglas either side made them unattractive.
>>
>> I’d rate the A&H and Lewmar Ocean series comparable .
>>
>> Paul
>> ------------------------------
>> *From:* CnC-List <cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com> on behalf of Bill
>> Coleman via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
>> *Sent:* Monday, April 27, 2020 8:33:21 AM
>> *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
>> *Cc:* Bill Coleman <colt...@gmail.com>
>> *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Need to replace forward hatch on 35 mkIII
>>
>>
>> That is a handsome looking hatch.
>>
>> How do you compare the overall quality compared to Atkins & Hoyle or
>> Lewmar?
>>
>>
>> Bill Coleman
>>
>>
>> *From:* CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] *On Behalf Of *Graham
>> Collins via CnC-List
>> *Sent:* Sunday, April 26, 2020 9:27 PM
>> *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com
>> *Cc:* Graham Collins
>> *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Need to replace forward hatch on 35 mkIII
>>
>>
>> Hi Matthew
>>
>> Atkins & Hoyle make the direct replacement, but there is an alternative -
>> I put on a low profile stainless hatch from these guys.  
>> http://www.manshipmarine.com/low-profile-deck-hatch.html
>>
>> <http://www.manshipmarine.com/low-profile-deck-hatch.html>
>>
>> I'll look to see if I have any pics.
>>
>> Graham Collins
>>
>> Secret Plans
>>
>> C&C 35-III #11
>>
>> On 2020-04-26 10:12 p.m., Matthew Schlanger via CnC-List wrote:
>>
>> Hello CnC list,
>>
>>
>>
>> I was wondering if anyone knew exactly what kind and where I can find a 
>> replacement for my forward hatch on a 1983 C&C 35 mkIII.
>>
>>
>>
>> I am hoping I can just get a new hatch and use the existing frame, though I 
>> assume it comes with a new frame as well just in case.
>>
>>
>>
>> I measured the outer dimensions of the flanges on the frame at 20 7/8” 
>> square, the outer dimensions of the hatch at ~21 13/16 square, and the inner 
>> distance between the hinges on the hatch at 14 1/16”.
>>
>>
>>
>> I thought this would use a Lewmar replacement but the dimensions don’t seem 
>> to match.
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks in advance.
>>
>> This list is great, I wish I had more time to read it.
>>
>>
>>
>> Matthew Schlanger
>>
>> The Office
>>
>> 1983 C&C 35 mkIII
>>
>> Nyack NY
>>
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