Speaking of hatches, I’ve had a brand new Vitus hatch sitting in my garage (in the box) for quite some time. I’m guessing it’s about 24 x 24. When I bought it, my evil plan was to replace the Atkins and Hoyle hatch on the 42, but the Vitus was not a perfect fit and I decided to go the re-build route. I’m happy to send it to a new home for the cost to ship and a $250 donation to Stu. I’ll provide details if anyone’s interested.
Matt From: rjcasciato--- via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Sent: Monday, November 7, 2022 10:28 AM To: 'Stus-List' <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: rjcasci...@comcast.net Subject: Stus-List Re: 3M 4200 John, I agree with Bill…….someone knows how to get that lid off. You are not going to like the cost of replacement. Hatchmasters in Norwich CT rebuilt mine 12 years ago and that worked for a time, but this past year, the hinge casting simply broke off and I replaced both cabin and forward hatches. We didn’t find any standard sizes that would fit so my shop measured in detail and we had Bomar make them both. The foredeck one was originally a Bomar but the cabin roof one was an Atkins and Hoyle. The end result is that they fit perfectly and look great. The price, however, was over $10K……..so if possible, talk to Hatchmasters and see if they can advise you on how to remove that lid. Or search the salvage market here in Florida…………some other 34 is certainly available for parting out. Good luck, Ron C. Impromptu C&C 38MKIIC…..’77 From: John Read via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Sent: Monday, November 7, 2022 9:33 AM To: 'Stus-List' <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Cc: John Read <johnprea...@gmail.com <mailto:johnprea...@gmail.com> > Subject: Stus-List Re: 3M 4200 Stainless rod is welded to frame by years of corrosion. Tried to remove heat etc no luck John Read From: Bill Coleman via CnC-List Sent: Monday, November 07, 2022 8:55 AM To: Stus-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Cc: Bill Coleman <colt...@gmail.com <mailto:colt...@gmail.com> > Subject: Stus-List Re: 3M 4200 My first thought is, why do you have to remove the hatch frame itself? If it's attached that well, can't you just leave it there and remove the lid and have a new lens put in, and put new gasket in? Bill Coleman On Mon, Nov 7, 2022, 07:58 John Read via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: After 40 years, it is time to rebuild my forward main hatch. Issue is it is bedded to hull with 3M 4200. Any suggestions on how to break that seal? John Read Legacy III 1982 C&C 34 Noank, CT
