Catalina 30 - 1989 Only a few pieces of the original teflon tape that the hatch slides on were left when I bought the boat last year, and those pieces quickly came off. The gel coat had worn off, exposing the fiberglass from the sliding friction, and making the hatch hard to slide. Obtained some tape from the Catalina Parts department (nice to have them local), and applied it. Works better now, but not ideal, sliding still isn't great. Also, tape is translucent, exposing red fiberglass.
Am thinking a strip of hard plastic glued to the hatch, that would make contact with the tape would make a better slide, and the tape would last longer. Anyone done this, or something better? What sources are there for a suitable hard plastic "non-friction strip"? Thanks
PS Have ordered a white UHMW tape to put over the translucent strips to hide the exposed red fiberglass. Will post results and vendor if it works well.
Am thinking a strip of hard plastic glued to the hatch, that would make contact with the tape would make a better slide, and the tape would last longer. Anyone done this, or something better? What sources are there for a suitable hard plastic "non-friction strip"? Thanks
PS Have ordered a white UHMW tape to put over the translucent strips to hide the exposed red fiberglass. Will post results and vendor if it works well.