Hatch cover arm needs replacing

[Bill Thiers]

The telescoping arm thingummy that props up the forward Bomar hatch cover on my 1983 Hunter 34.5 was bent when I bought her last summer. It appeared that the hatch cover was smacking against the deck fitting next to the hatch, if allowed to drop past verticle. I had been meaning to look into it, when a few weeks ago the wind caught the hatch and the arm broke. I don't know if the "hatch riser arm" I saw in a retail catalog is what I'm looking for. But I am averse to paying $64.99 for such a simple device. Any ideas?

 

[Bob Fuller]

Thimgummy replacement

Boat US has replacements for @ @25.00. However, all I want is the split ferrule to replace my worn out ones and I'm adverse to spending $25 for a $2 part. Hope this helps.

 

[Bob Greenfield]

Riser arm

Try Pompanette on the internet if your hatch is a Bowmar hatch

 

[CaptJeff]

Hatch support arms available

Check out The Thrifty Mariner for your Bomar hatch and Portlight parts, They carry Surplus parts for Discontinued and Surplus Hatches and Portlights. Try www.thriftymariner.com or call them at 813-243-1378