Hatch closure needed

[kenkindy1]

Hi All,

Can anyone read the brand stamp and point me to a source for these "latches"? There is a captive screw that screws directly into the lexan from the interior of the boat. The groove on the latch then snugs up the hatch. The screw portion is stretchy rubber.

I'm down to 1 of 4 being in working order. Thanks.

 

[capta]

Can't you put a piece of paper over the letters and rub the paper with a pencil and get a readable imprint?

 

[Dave Groshong]

Does that say VETUS?

 

[Captain Larry-DH]

If it's that unreliable, perhaps there is an alternative that can be fitted?

 

[dlochner]

Does that say VETUS?

That's what it sort of looked like to me.

 

[SG]

Are these them? Is the ports or the forward hatch?

I have NFI? You might try:
Hake Yachts (Seaward)
1973-
www.seawardyachts.com
Hake Yachts, Inc. was founded by Nick Hake:
Original location:

4550 SE HAMPTON COURT
STUART FL 34997 USA


Seaward Yachts
14300 Clay Terrace Blvd.
Suite 249
Carmel, IN 46032
772-287-3200
Parts Information: 772-287-5006

Seaward Brand Yachts, - “The Leader in Retractable Keel Sailboats” - is Acquired by Indianapolis Businessman
February 12, 2009 05:44 PM Eastern Standard Time


STUART, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Indianapolis businessman Ted Gelov announced today that he has acquired the assets of Hake Yachts, Inc., the leading manufacturer of retractable keel sailboats located in Stuart, Florida. For 25 years, Hake Yachts has designed and produced the Seaward Brand sailboat.

“The deal will have only positive effects for customers, suppliers, business associates, and the industry as a whole.”


“What attracted me to Hake Yachts is its people, its products and its leadership in the retractable keel design,” said Gelov. “The deal will have only positive effects for customers, suppliers, business associates, and the industry as a whole.”
Hake Yachts LLC will remain focused on the boat builder’s core business, with yacht designer and company founder Nick Hake remaining with the company.

“I am more excited now than at any time in Hake Yachts’ history,” said Hake. “To put any thoughts contrary to rest, I am sticking right here at Hake Yachts, where we will continue to design high quality, well-engineered sailboats.”

“Ted Gelov has the requisite management and marketing experience to energize this exceptional company and the Seaward Brand, and I am excited to focus my expertise towards improving the unique Seaward design,” he added.

Gelov is founder and CEO of Heartland Sweeteners LLC, the maker of Nevella and Ideal Brand Sweeteners. The company is headquartered in Carmel, Indiana.

Over the next 12 months the new company plans to improve customer service and communication with Seaward owners, create a product catalog and newsletter, and debut new designs and sizes by Nick Hake.

Hake Yachts LLC intends to continue offering limited production of the Seaward brand.

“We plan to limit production and sales of Seaward Yachts to 40 to 50 boats per year in order to preserve value for our owners,” said Tim DeVries, Hake’s new Sales Manager. “Because Seaward is a unique quality product, its owners tend to hold these boats for long periods of time. When it comes time to sell, there won’t be thousands of Seawards to compete with posted all over the Internet and in boat publications. Seawards hold their value.”

“I’m excited, the team is excited, and customers should be too. Unlike any of its competitors, you can sail a Seaward in areas others only dream of. The keel is infinitely retractable for all conditions. Where else can you find a 26’ or 32’ cruiser sailboat that you can sail in 20 inches of water, beach, or conversely lower the keel to safely cross deep blue water? Only the Seaward provides that surety, versatility, and comfort in an exceptional quality product,” said Gelov. “That’s engineering leadership.”

Visit Hake Yachts, LLC at the Miami International Boat Show and Strictly Sail, Miami, Florida booth #C15 and C16 on February 12-16, 2009 or visit their website at www.seawardyachts.com. For information on a new Seaward contact Tim DeVries at tdevries@hakeyachts.com or by calling 1-772-287-3200.


Contacts
Hake Yachts, LLC
Ted Gelov, 772-287-5006

http://www.seawardyachts.com/technical/

 

[Dave Groshong]

Is it threaded? Can you post a better picture?

 

[kenkindy1]

Hi all, Thanks for the assistance and my absence. Here is a better pic with an added artists rendering. This latch closure is actually from my big boat. It's a 1977 Islander 32 that I keep at Suttons Bay in Northern Michigan. The latch is actually 3 parts. 2 hard plastic sides that sandwich around a rubber piece with an embedded screw. I believe Vetus is correct. The rubber insert with the captive screw is the part that has failed.

 

[SG]

. I believe Vetus is correct. The rubber insert with the captive screw is the part that has failed.

So did you contact Vetus?