The material on my sliding companion way hatch is so crazed you can't see through it. Does anyone know what the material is? Is it Lexan?
Companion way sliding hatch replacement
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I doubt that Hunter ever used Lexan on any of their boats. Acrylic is the material of choice for sun exposure (acrylic does not yellow & is more scratch resistant). While it is not as strong it is fine for our applications.
You may want to do some searches on the different products.
There are also differences in the quality of acrylics so do your home work. The American made stuff is supposed to be much better quality.
You will need to remove the sea hood to r/r the companionway hatch. Be careful with removing the seahood.
You may want to do some searches on the different products.
There are also differences in the quality of acrylics so do your home work. The American made stuff is supposed to be much better quality.
You will need to remove the sea hood to r/r the companionway hatch. Be careful with removing the seahood.
Thanks Steve...I have removed the sliding hatch before. I have modified it so I don't have to remove the hood every time I want to take it out.
I have a local (N.E. Ohio) acrylic supplier. I have purchased 3/8 smoked acrylic from them in the past for the companionway entry. I'll see what they have.
I have a local (N.E. Ohio) acrylic supplier. I have purchased 3/8 smoked acrylic from them in the past for the companionway entry. I'll see what they have.
Companionway hatch crazing
It has a shattered looking effect.
The crazing is all of the way through.
It has a shattered looking effect.
Not to change the subject, but as side question, Steve, Have you removed the "sea hood" and what could a guy expect in the way of problems etc. Thanks
Heart...
I believe Richard Beyer had removed his sea hood in the past and may have some info on what to expect.
I believe Richard Beyer had removed his sea hood in the past and may have some info on what to expect.
Heart:
I would suggest that you look up Richard Beyer's post about the hood.
I have never done this on my H'31 (similar to the H'34). I need to look at doing it on my Hunter Vision 36 this year.
My main concern is breaking the caulking free without damage to the hood. Even though it is probably not put down with anything quite as tenacious as 5200 it still can be difficult to get it up without damage. I know that it was quite a chore to remove the top of the water tank on my H'31.
I would suggest that you look up Richard Beyer's post about the hood.
I have never done this on my H'31 (similar to the H'34). I need to look at doing it on my Hunter Vision 36 this year.
My main concern is breaking the caulking free without damage to the hood. Even though it is probably not put down with anything quite as tenacious as 5200 it still can be difficult to get it up without damage. I know that it was quite a chore to remove the top of the water tank on my H'31.
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