Need to replace my foward hatch over the v-berth. I am unable to find the correct size. The cutout opening is 19.5in x 19.5in. Any ideas where I might find one?
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19.5 sounds like an odd size....
Lewmar and Bomar both make hatches for 19.75 x 19.75 cutout. Presumably you could shave 1/8" off each side to make the hatch fit. The alternative is to get the Lewmar 'flat base' hatch, which sits on top of the deck and doesn't extend into the opening - that will fit any size opening. The Lewmar part is 'Ocean 60' - $655 at WM... ouch! Cheers, Bob s/v X SAIL R 8
Lewmar and Bomar both make hatches for 19.75 x 19.75 cutout. Presumably you could shave 1/8" off each side to make the hatch fit. The alternative is to get the Lewmar 'flat base' hatch, which sits on top of the deck and doesn't extend into the opening - that will fit any size opening. The Lewmar part is 'Ocean 60' - $655 at WM... ouch! Cheers, Bob s/v X SAIL R 8
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Gil C. - the Wanderin' One
Try Pompanette
It may be a Bomar hatch now handled by pompanette. Not sure that size is still available but take a look. Good Luck.
It may be a Bomar hatch now handled by pompanette. Not sure that size is still available but take a look. Good Luck.
Hatch Opening
I replaced the OEM plastic forward and center bay hatches on my 28.5 with Bomar low profile. The new forward being a 20"x20" nominal was a drop in fit; however, the new mid bay hatch was larger than the opening by about 3/8 to 1/2" total and I used an Orbital sander to slowly open it out to pencil lines scribed on the deck. I then re-sealed the plywood edges with a coat of Marinetex before installing the aluminum hatch - it was a perfect fit and the inside flange has a clean 1/16" to 3/32" sealant joint all around at the headliner edge. Go slow with 80 grit, then finish with 150 grit and clean up th ecorners with a Dremmel tool sanding drum.
I replaced the OEM plastic forward and center bay hatches on my 28.5 with Bomar low profile. The new forward being a 20"x20" nominal was a drop in fit; however, the new mid bay hatch was larger than the opening by about 3/8 to 1/2" total and I used an Orbital sander to slowly open it out to pencil lines scribed on the deck. I then re-sealed the plywood edges with a coat of Marinetex before installing the aluminum hatch - it was a perfect fit and the inside flange has a clean 1/16" to 3/32" sealant joint all around at the headliner edge. Go slow with 80 grit, then finish with 150 grit and clean up th ecorners with a Dremmel tool sanding drum.
Forward Hatch REplacement
Wondering if anyone out there knows where in Tampa Bay to get a replacement hatch?
Wondering if anyone out there knows where in Tampa Bay to get a replacement hatch?
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F.E. Coggin
Fwd Hatch replacement
I am still looking for a used replacement hatch. If I come up with anything I will try to let you know where I found it. If you have to go with new, check Defender.com. Good luck, Eddie S/V Blue Heron Cape Coral, Fl
I am still looking for a used replacement hatch. If I come up with anything I will try to let you know where I found it. If you have to go with new, check Defender.com. Good luck, Eddie S/V Blue Heron Cape Coral, Fl
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Rod Macaya
fwd hatch
Try mauriprosailing, they carry a low profile lewmar hatch 19 5/16 by 19 5/16 for $289.30 part # lew39940030.
Try mauriprosailing, they carry a low profile lewmar hatch 19 5/16 by 19 5/16 for $289.30 part # lew39940030.
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Jim Arden
Hatch Replacement
Don't think we will want to cut out more. Our opening is 19 1/2 square too on our 1985 28.5. Looking to find one perhaps on ebay so not to have to pay the high Bomar prices. When I called Hunter they told me Bowmar was the only one that could fit our opening with a low profile at $595.
Don't think we will want to cut out more. Our opening is 19 1/2 square too on our 1985 28.5. Looking to find one perhaps on ebay so not to have to pay the high Bomar prices. When I called Hunter they told me Bowmar was the only one that could fit our opening with a low profile at $595.
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