hatch screech companionway

The sliding companionway hatch on many of the Catalina Sailboats built in the 80's and early 90's are almost identical in size and design. After many years they develop the same problem, The Sliding Hatch Screech. Many have tried different solutions from spraying silicon, wax, and other...

Prior to 1995 many of the Catalina Sailboats 27' to 42' had a very same Companionway Hatch. Very common is the horrible screech you get when you slide the hatch open. Originally Catalina put a Teflon type tape in the channel but after a few years the tape loses its adhesive and falls apart...