Glue to attach handle to hatch

[sunlover]

what would be the best glue to reattach the handle to the hatch? JD Weld epoxy lasted for a few days and then fell off on a calm morning.

 

[jssailem]

Can you buy a handle that bolts through the plexiglass? Lewmar hatches use through screwed handles to secure the hatch.

 

[kloudie1]

Talk to the Hatchmasters folks.. Home - HatchMasters Marine Hatch Repair
They repair hatches and probably have done some like that and may be willing to talk about what adhesive they used..
or something like this.. Loctite® Plastic Bonder (loctiteproducts.com)
Key is going to be surface prep and clamping until fully set..

 

[dlochner]

Yep, talk to Hatchmasters.

 

[Mechone]

I have lewmar hatches and they are bolted not glued

 

[BigEasy]

what would be the best glue to reattach the handle to the hatch?

I had handles on both of the forward overhead Lewmar hatches de-bond within the past three years. Epoxy won’t work; have to use Plexus MA 310. (Methyl methacrylate chemistry). Same stuff that Lewmar used. Sand the handle surface to remove old glue & use a sharp chisel to remove old glue from lens & sand. Clean surfaces with alcohol. Mask the lens with painters tape. Check the handle position on adjacent hatch. I clamped for 24 hours, after gluing, before use. First repair has held up for over three years. You can also purchase new screw retained handles & gaskets from Hatch-masters

 

[BigEasy]

I stand corrected, the first handle that I reglued with Plexus MA310 lasted 6 1/2 years; debonded a few days ago. I am checking out the conversion to screw retained handles (Lewmar # 360255990) for the size 20 low profile hatches. Saw a video on You Tube on the conversion; have to admit I am a bit nervous about drilling a hole thru acrylic with a step drill! If you get in a jam and need a quick repair, the Plexus method is pretty good.