Forward V-Berth Hatch Replacement?

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maine89

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I recently purchased an ODAY27 and one of the hinges on the forward vberth hatch has ripped off a chunk of the hatch (hinge is still secured to deck however).

What is my best option? Use some 5200 to try to glue it on?

Are there any hatches out there that fit without any heavy modification. My hatch is pretty sound (no seal but no leaks either :eek:) but I wouldn't mind an upgraded one with a screen/window.

Thanks! :)
 
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maine 89:

Is it just plastic part broke? How about picture. Try Gorrilla glue if it is just plastic. Or one of the crazy glues.

Take that 5200 and throw it as far as you can.

And ask Joe for more details...

And ask Maine Sail for sealant details...

And ask Keith for deck repair details...

And ask Junior Johnson for Captain repair details

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pe__x7aefRc&feature=related

Ed K







maine89 said:
I recently purchased an ODAY27 and one of the hinges on the forward vberth hatch has ripped off a chunk of the hatch (hinge is still secured to deck however).

What is my best option? Use some 5200 to try to glue it on?

Are there any hatches out there that fit without any heavy modification. My hatch is pretty sound (no seal but no leaks either :eek:) but I wouldn't mind an upgraded one with a screen/window.

Thanks! :)
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maine89

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Shoaldrafter said:
maine 89:

Is it just plastic part broke? How about picture. Try Gorrilla glue if it is just plastic. Or one of the crazy glues.

Take that 5200 and throw it as far as you can.

And ask Joe for more details...

And ask Maine Sail for sealant details...

And ask Keith for deck repair details...

And ask Junior Johnson for Captain repair details

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pe__x7aefRc&feature=related

Ed K
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I know a lot of people are against 5200 (MaineSail being one of them) but this isn't something that ever needs to be removed. I'd unscrew the hing from the hatch and be done. But looking at the photo again there might not be enough surface area for a glue? Maybe if I put something behind it to bridge it and give more surface area?
 

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25yearslater

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Dat's all? Some cloth and epoxy and you are back in business. Do not dispose of that thing, it's better than gold. Check out West Systems fiberglass boat repair manual.
 
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25yearslater said:
Dat's all? Some cloth and epoxy and you are back in business. Do not dispose of that thing, it's better than gold. Check out West Systems fiberglass boat repair manual.
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Alrighty :) I haven't have any experience with fiberglass so this would be the perfect (virtually invisible) location to try it out :)

Still looking for a more "me-proof" solution to filling a 2" thru-hull though :)
 
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Somewhere in the And so it begins thread there is a picture of my forward hatch and the aft hatch repair. PM me with your address and I'll send you some knytex cloth. The tapers of 12 times the thickness are the key. I swear the 27 I own was a test to see how many holes could be cut in a boat before it sank. Like you I didn't have any special repair skills with epoxy or fiberglass but I redid my entire deck and it's a real knee buster for how hard it is.
 
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I screwed up on the reply. Sorry about that.
 
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maine89 said:
I know a lot of people are against 5200 (MaineSail being one of them) but this isn't something that ever needs to be removed. I'd unscrew the hing from the hatch and be done. But looking at the photo again there might not be enough surface area for a glue? Maybe if I put something behind it to bridge it and give more surface area?
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I wish I had a bit of a larger picture, but I think your approach would be to repair the hinge area with fiberglass cloth and epoxy then reattach the hinge. Gluing the piece back on would not be nearly strong enuf. Clean up the edges, then layer on wetted-out cloth. Let dry, apply a layer of thickened epoxy, then sand down and paint, or not paint, depending on your pickiness. Great project to start learning about epoxy, which is pretty forgiving, and fun to boot. Don Casey's bible for good old boaters is "This Old Boat". Get it, get it now and read it cover to cover, then use it as the beginning reference for all projects and maintenance. U also need a subscription to Good Old Boat Magazine.
Resources for epoxy for Newbies: it is probably best to use West System Epoxy. And probably the best website to go to is Jamestown distributors for their user friendliness and do it yourself videos and product information. West system makes it easy to pick the right fillers I have found. Their pumps are better to. When you get handy with the stuff then you can start to bargain shop.
Forgive the typos I am usually on my iPhone with its tiny keyboard. Good luck.
 
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emergpa1 said:
I wish I had a bit of a larger picture, but I think your approach would be to repair the hinge area with fiberglass cloth and epoxy then reattach the hinge. Gluing the piece back on would not be nearly strong enuf. Clean up the edges, then layer on wetted-out cloth. Let dry, apply a layer of thickened epoxy, then sand down and paint, or not paint, depending on your pickiness. Great project to start learning about epoxy, which is pretty forgiving, and fun to boot. Don Casey's bible for good old boaters is "This Old Boat". Get it, get it now and read it cover to cover, then use it as the beginning reference for all projects and maintenance. U also need a subscription to Good Old Boat Magazine.
Resources for epoxy for Newbies: it is probably best to use West System Epoxy. And probably the best website to go to is Jamestown distributors for their user friendliness and do it yourself videos and product information. West system makes it easy to pick the right fillers I have found. Their pumps are better to. When you get handy with the stuff then you can start to bargain shop.
Forgive the typos I am usually on my iPhone with its tiny keyboard. Good luck.
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Yep I'm a big fan of This Old Boat and have read it a few times. I've been reluctant to try any fiberglass work because where it is needed so far was a thru-hull below the water line and I didn't want to make that my first attempt.

This will be a great project for me to break the ice :)
 
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Working with epoxy to repair boat fiberglass is not rocket science. Just follow mixing directions, prep directions and take time. It is easier to work in small steps. Several small repairs can be easily faired between layers resulting in smoother surface to reattach hinge.

There are two kinds of epoxies, blushing and non blushing. I note that even west systems now offers a non blushing epoxy. I recommend using a non blushing epoxy to give better adhesion between layers.

Remember, if you screw up, after it hardens, you can sand it back down. No big issue...

Ed K

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