companionway hatch

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runswithsisors

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May 19, 2011
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1987 h-31 31 kema
Hi all
I just aquired a 1982 CAL 9.2 with a broken companionway hatch. its made from plexiglass or lexan or something of that nature. anyone have an idea where to get a replacement, or where to have one made?
 
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Barnacle Bill

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It is probably Lexan as it is stronger. Find a plastics company near your home and bring in your broken pieces so they can use them as a pattern and I bet they will cut you out a new one. Otherwise, go to your favorite sailboat dealership with a service department and if they are any good, they will get it done for you.
 
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aireus01

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Feb 29, 2012
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I just had one made from a company called Tap Plastic. They made laid my old one down and drew it on paper then made me one of 1/2 or 3/ inch plexiglass. It turned out great and VERY STRONG. Will NEVER BREAK AGAIN, Cost me less than 100.00 and its huge. I have a Morgan OI 415 ketch. Hope this helps
 
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FastOlson

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Apr 8, 2010
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Plan B ?

A clear plastic (acrylic or polycarbonate) hatch 'board' is heavy as all heck. Maybe even heavier.
Unless you need the extra light inside or dislike privacy, consider fabbing up a new one up in balsa core frp.
Fraction of the weight, and waaay easier to handle and store.

We did that many years ago, when we got tired of handling/storing four very heavy teak hatch boards.
 
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