> Check out the link below to see how I approach construction of composite
> gaskets. The mold release between the deck and the fiberglass rim is a
> clear selfstick shelving plastic . The gasket mold is made of closed cell
> self stick rubber weather stripping that is about HALF the thickness of
> the final gasket. This alows the hatch gasket to compres and retain its
> 'shape memory'. No messing with PVA or waxes here. The mold gasket is just
> scraped out of the groove when the layup sets the next day. I hope the
> pictures help.

> Vaclav

Why don't you temporarily hot glue (w/ little strips) the hatch in place. then stick the self stick weather stripping to the hatch profile, Place the shelf plastic in ctr of the hatch and make the 'channel' in one step. Pull the hatch and clean up.

That way you don't have to take it out, clean it up, reglue it back in and hope that it's strong and aligned.

-mick