Companionway sliding hatch

[Ktneff22]

Lots of damage to my companionway sliding hatch (is this the correct term for the sliding roof door into the cabin) causing water to get in and a lack of security. Anyone know if there is a place where I can buy a new one?? 1974 C-22.

Thanks everyone

 

[Leeward Rail]

Maybe a boat wrecking yard would have used ones, but unfortunately the C22 hatch is known to crack along the edges due to age, so you end up with the same problem.

Best solution is to rebuild it, and solve the flaws at the same time.


I rebuilt mine by taking it apart, removing and replacing any rotted wood core, and re-laminating the skin back together.

Search the forum here. Lots of threads discuss the problem and how to repair it.

Edit: Here is my thread about it. (There are many others)

Reparing the main hatch.

Good Morning All, Long time no "see". or maybe "sea" ? :) My main hatch is cracked on the bottom where the bottom fibreglass section meets the side. The crack then progressed up the front port edge and 1 inch into the top section. Water has damaged the core. I'm thinking that I should cut...

forums.sailboatowners.com

 

[Ktneff22]

"main hatch" - got it!
Thanks for sharing the thread

 

[Gene Neill]

Sliding hatch is actually the correct term.

They pop up on ebay from time to time, but I agree you might as well take a crack at fixing yours. You only seem to find these things when you're not looking for them.

 

[Leeward Rail]

Sliding hatch is actually the correct term.

For the C22 i think it is Screeeeetching Hatch.

 

[danooxnard]

Spray Sailkote on your hatch and in the track. No more screeeetch! lasts for at least a month longer if you dont use everyday.

 

[Leeward Rail]

Spray Sailkote on your hatch and in the track. No more screeeetch! lasts for at least a month longer if you dont use everyday.

Or fix the hatch. On the C22 at least.
Havent had a screetch since i repaired the hatch on ours.

 

[Gene Neill]

Mine hasn't screeched since I repaired it in 2014, but I'm still gonna try the sailkote idea. Easier to slide, I'll bet, with less wear and tear on the rails.