leaking cuddy hatch.

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the hatch in the cuddy gets some water leakin in after a good rain.. how do i fix? i think its the seal on the frame of the hatch , not the glass seal. Is this removable and sealeable? i noticed its screwed in to the bow..

 

[Manipulator]

Re: leaking cuddy hatch.

Well its hard to answer a question like this when we have no idea what type of boat you have.

 

[trog100]

Re: leaking cuddy hatch.

most things on boats are removable and re-sealable..<br /><br />the duble sided sticky tape (trim tape) they sell for sticking the external trim (plastic bits) on cars makes wonderfull leak-proof gaskets for things like hatch surrounds and such..<br /><br />trog

 

[Stratocaster]

Re: leaking cuddy hatch.

There are three places water can get in.<br /><br />1. Between the trim ring and the deck<br />2. Between the hatch lid and the trim ring<br />3. Between the plastic or glass insert and the hatch lid<br /><br />#3 is where it usually leaks.

 

[GrandLarsony]

Re: leaking cuddy hatch.

Mine (a Bomar) was leaking at the point where the rotating handles bolted through the glass. There are rubber O rings on the outside surface and they had deteriorated. Replacing them was a snap, and with a little lube (do NOT use a petroleum based product) they haven't leaked since.<br /><br />Prior to finding this, I had rebedded the glass in the frame, purchased and installed a new gasket, and recaulked the hatch ring to the foredeck. Nothing helped.<br /><br />Good luck !!

 

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Re: leaking cuddy hatch.

i guess i willl check all the above