Sliding hatch holds water

[Mark Major]

The lexan sliding hatch over the cabin on my '86H23 has a section of wood across the leading edge, on top. The wood is shaped in such a manner (@1/2" at center, tapered toward edges) as to slightly depress the center of the sliding hatch so that it holds a small amount of water, which seeps and drips into the cabin. Is this design original, and other than caulk, has anyone come up with a fix?Mark Majors/v "Lesismor"

 

[Bill O'Donovan]

Common problem

You'd a thunk they'd have fixed this over the years. You can either drill a hole in the wood piece to redirect the flow, or put a bucket inside to catch the most obvious drip. Many of us have this problem, on bigger boats as well.

 

[mmsailor]

leak

During one of those memorial day weekends when it rains constantly , I noticed the same leak, I have just recaulked etc, and with nothing better to do , i caulked the inside bottom of a screw where it was leaking , thinking it was a waste of caulk ,it has held for 3 years, good luck , also make sure to keep the track clean of any debris, good luck , Mike B

 

[Bob Zanowicz]

my solution

My boat has 3 x 5 ft of navy sunbrellacover with grommets in each end. I bungee each corner and I have neverhad a problem with leakage once the cover is on. The former owner came upwith this solution and it works for me.Bob