Since this seems to be hatch week, here goes after numerous calls and checking around: To have new glass and gaskets put in my hatch by someone else - $450 to $600 est. Parts to DIY - Probably at least $300, getting a 19x19x1/2" piece of cast acrylic cut is not cheap plus the gaskets and sealers. Buying the acrylic pre-cut is about $550 from AH. Brand new Lewmar Ocean 60 hatch - about $600. New AH hatch - $1800. I am trying to wrap my mind around it being about the same to just buy a new hatch as pay someone to fix it. Does anyone have an opinion on new Lewmar Ocean (not the cheap low profile ones) vs. 47 year-old A-H?
This all started because my gaskets are getting a bit ratty, but I have this fear one day I'll step right through the hatch at some point. The UV has to be doing a job on it coming up on 50 years. Joe Della Barba Coquina C&C 35 MK I www.dellabarba.com _______________________________________________ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray
