The sliding companionway hatch on many of the Catalina Sailboats built in the 80's and early 90's are almost identical in size and design. After many years they develop the same problem, The Sliding Hatch Screech. Many have tried different solutions from spraying silicon, wax, and other lubricating products. Many work in the short run but most attract more dirt, grit and grime that eventually causes the Return of the Screech. I have owned my Catalina 36 for 25yrs, she is sail #1246 and built in 1993. Years back I searched for a solution and came across instructions by Graham MacKay its incredibly simple, solves the problem in 5 minutes and will last as long as you own your boat. So hears the solution. You get a piece of 1/16" thick HDPE plastic and cut it 1" wide by 72" long. You slide the plastic in the channel between the cabin top and the hatch. Voila problem solved. Here's the rub, its hard to find the size you need without buying a sheet of HDPE plastic that is 4' x 8' and then cutting the product precisely. After that you have the two streets you need and a huge piece of plastic left over.
So I decided to buy the product have it cut professionally in to the necessary length and width and sell them to you for $20.00 shipped anywhere in the US.
If you need some help or want to buy feel free to email me at holzie@gmail.com. I also have a youtube video you can search or I can send the link!
So I decided to buy the product have it cut professionally in to the necessary length and width and sell them to you for $20.00 shipped anywhere in the US.
If you need some help or want to buy feel free to email me at holzie@gmail.com. I also have a youtube video you can search or I can send the link!