> Thanks Pete,

> I guess it leaks, and I thought it might. Since the seal is foam
> weather-stripping, do think it would help to epoxy a ridge of...something
> (I was initially picturing using really thick string, but it seems stupid
> now that it isn't 2am.) that would press up into the middle of the foam,
> where it seals around the hatch? That way the foam would press onto the
> deck on either side of the ridge and the ridge would press up into the
> middle of the foam. Would that make a better seal?

> Let me know what you think,

> THanks,

> Paul

I had the same thought, about a ridge on the underside of the hatch, or even better, on the recessed lip that the hatch rests on, with weather stripping on the opposite side. There is a 1/4" half round spline used for caning (chairs)that I thought would be perfect for this. I haven't tried this myself, as I haven't decided whether I want to put hatches in my Osprey yet (the trama of cutting through that beautiful deck...she said shuttering...).

I believe I saw this spline in Van Dykes Restorers Catalog. Let me know if you want me to look up the address.

Jody