80-82 Hunter 36: Under the Clamshell + Sliding Hatch

[rardiH36]

I have a 1980 Cherubini Hunter H36. I recently removed and re-installed the "clam shell" over the companionway sliding hatch to deal with and investigate several requirements: 1) traveler repair/modification, 2) the sliding hatch, and 3) to inspect if some small leaks into my boat during torrential downpours might be coming from the unseen void under the clam shell.

Before I take the time to write down the process and post pictures, I would first like 36 owners (and I think also the 37's had the same setup) to express the level of interest ...

I don't recall over the last 7/8 years that I have been on SBO seeing anyone post about the clam shell and what is underneath. Maybe because this is not a problem area in general on our boats?

So let me know. Might take me a few days to get around to it.

 

[tmjb]

I would be very interested. When I purchased my boat several months ago the hatch would only slide open a little way. This turned out to be due to a screw that holds the translucent part of the hatch to its slides being part way out. I believe this was due to a prior attempted break in.

I had to remove the screw (which I was able to do without removing the clamshell) to address the problem but would like to remove the clamshell to clean, re-seal etc. it looks to me like this requires removal of the traveller but I'm not sure.

I'd much appreciate any input regarding this.

Many thanks.

 

[rardiH36]

tmjb:

Will be pleased to do a write-up. Give me a few days ...

rardi

 

[tmjb]

That's great. Thanks. No rush here. Were buried in snow and it's too cold to do anything but plan and dream of being back on the water.

 

[Alctel]

Would love that. Trying to track down a weird leak over the nav table right now

 

[Afrakes]

Terminology

"clam shell" = sea hood