Delta Ditch Run at Stockton Sailing Club/Richmond Yacht ClubJune 12
Story
Congratulations to Get Happy!!
Recap by Brendan Busch


Aerial Photos by H20 Shots
Result
PosBoatTotalRace 1
1Get Happy!!11
2Magic Bus22
3Shenanigans33
4Light'n Up44
5Discotheque55
6Dianne66
7Take Five77
8Opa!88
9Peaches99
10Desperado1010
11Libra11DNF
11El Raton11DNF
11Archimedes11DNF
11Expressway11DNF
11Scandalous11DNF
11Elise11DNS
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Author: Bill ([email protected]) contact the author
Subject: Hatch Gasket
Info: (9390 views) Posted: Monday 10-21-19 04:19:13 PM
Yoshi, I purchased the rubber seal, glue, special silicone etc from Hatchmasters.com. New plexiglass from some (name escapes me, well known) place in CA. They cut it to exact size and I just had to round the corners with a belt sander, then hand sanding to exact size. Other members here can help you source the acrylic, you definitely DON'T want Lexan. You also need marine grade butyl tape that has a spacer, or you can use plain butyl tape and add some string trimmer line. The spacer stops the butyl from totally squeezing out and maintains a constant thickness.

That said, my hatch is leaking again after about 5 years... it was not a good design. Any plastic handles etc are not available. I recently made a simple handle replacement using a 3D printer, I have no faith that it will last long. My next step is a new hatch but would rather get new winches first. Bill #44

:: I looked around message related withhatch gasket but did
:: not see any recent information. I need a gasket and
:: possibly plexiglass. What options may I hear from those
:: who repaired or replaced? One option I heard is to go to
:: “Super Hatch” in Connecticut.

:: Any information is appreciated. This is for Hull #104.

:: Thanks.

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    Bill ~ Monday 10-21-19 04:19:13 PM