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Re: Hatch seal
By:Jerry Weinraub
Date: 6/26/1998, 7:14 pm
In Response To: Hatch seal (Mark Bodnar)

I had the same problem-I used 2 layers of foam,and the only way to get tension on the straps I could find is Pygmy's SS strap tensioners -they are $5 each,and worth every cent They do use3/4"webbing,not 1".My hatches are now completely waterproof.

> Just launched my Chesapeake 17 last weekend. All went well (I'll
> post pix later when I develop the film), the only problem is my hatches
> are not water tight. With the cambered deck on the Chesapeake the
> hatch cover needs to match the deck shape. Unfortunately my hatch
> covers appear a bit warped so there is not adequate compression of
> the gasket material.

> Has anyone else had this problem?

> Any easy fixes? (any good suggestions for making the hatch covers?-I
> made a jig to bend the hatch and hold the curved frame in place to
> epoxy - came out well but slightly warped)

> My gasket material is 'truck hatch gasket' - any better suggestions?
> Plus how thick and wide should the gasket material be? (multiple rings
> of thinner material or just one of 3/8' thick by 3/4' wide?)

> I'm going to have to change my hatch hold down straps (not enough
> compression with shock cord) - does everyone have good luck with webbing
> and buckles?

> Thanks for the help Mark

Messages In This Thread

Hatch seal
Mark Bodnar -- 6/26/1998, 3:44 pm
Re: Hatch seal: discerning highs and lows
Mark Kanzler -- 6/29/1998, 6:35 pm
Re: Hatch seal
NPenney -- 6/29/1998, 4:43 pm
Re: Hatch seal
Chris Boucher -- 6/29/1998, 10:07 am
Re: Hatch seal
Jay Babina -- 6/29/1998, 8:50 am
threaded rod description please?
Ross Leidy -- 6/29/1998, 9:18 am
Re: threaded rod description please?
Mark Kanzler -- 6/30/1998, 1:10 pm
Re: threaded rod description please?
Jay Babina -- 6/30/1998, 11:45 am
threaded rod questions
Mark Bodnar -- 7/3/1998, 10:00 pm
Re: threaded rod questions
Jay Babina -- 7/5/1998, 10:10 am
Re: threaded rod questions
Paul Jacobson -- 7/4/1998, 8:10 pm
Re: Doll Stock
Mark Kanzler -- 7/6/1998, 1:13 pm
Re: threaded rod questions
Tor-Henrik Furmyr -- 7/4/1998, 4:19 am
Re: threaded rod questions
Mark Kanzler -- 7/4/1998, 10:28 am
Re: Hatch - flush mount...
Tor-Henrik Furmyr -- 7/4/1998, 3:37 pm
Re: Hatch - flush mount...
Mark Kanzler -- 7/6/1998, 1:06 pm
Re: Hatch - flush mount...
Paul Jacobson -- 7/6/1998, 5:51 pm
Re: Hatch - flush mount...
Mark Kanzler -- 7/6/1998, 6:21 pm
Re: Hatch - flush mount...
Mike Spence -- 7/4/1998, 11:19 pm
Re: Impress us....
Tor-Henrik Furmyr -- 7/5/1998, 4:10 am
Re: Impress us.... -- I'll try!
Mike Spence -- 7/5/1998, 11:48 am
Re: Impress us.... -- I'll try!
Nick Schade -- 7/5/1998, 10:43 pm
Re: Impress us.... -- I'll try!
jim champoux -- 7/6/1998, 5:45 pm
Re: Impress us.... -- I'll try!
npenney@erols.com -- 7/7/1998, 8:22 pm
Re: Metal and compasses
Nick Schade -- 7/7/1998, 2:16 pm
Re: Impress us.... -- I'll try!
Mark Kanzler -- 7/6/1998, 6:06 pm
Re: Impress us.... -- I'll try!
Tor-Henrik Furmyr -- 7/5/1998, 1:33 pm
Breather hole - is it necessary?
Mike Spence -- 7/3/1998, 1:20 pm
Re: Breather hole - is it necessary?
Jay Babina -- 7/3/1998, 3:29 pm
Re: Breather hole - is it necessary?
Nick Schade -- 7/4/1998, 5:50 pm
Re: Breather hole - is it necessary?
Mark Kanzler -- 7/4/1998, 10:34 am
Re: Breather hole - How much pressure?
Mark Kanzler -- 7/4/1998, 5:37 pm
Re: threaded rod -DRAWING
Tor-Henrik Furmyr -- 7/3/1998, 6:27 am
Re: threaded rod -DRAWING (Very Nice)
Mark Kanzler -- 7/3/1998, 10:06 am
Re: threaded rod description please?
Ross Leidy -- 7/1/1998, 12:14 am
Re: threaded rod picture please?
Mark Kanzler -- 6/30/1998, 11:57 am
Re: threaded rod picture please?
Jay Babina -- 6/30/1998, 7:37 pm
Re: Email address (Mine and everyone's)
Mark Kanzler -- 7/1/1998, 10:59 am
Re: Hatch seal
Rob Forsell -- 6/27/1998, 10:34 am
Re: Hatch seal
Paul Jacobson -- 6/26/1998, 10:04 pm
Re: Hatch seal
Rick C. -- 6/28/1998, 11:37 pm
Re: Hatch seal
Mark Bodnar -- 7/1/1998, 11:02 am
Re: Hatch seal
David Dick -- 6/26/1998, 8:29 pm
Re: Hatch seal
Jerry Weinraub -- 6/26/1998, 7:14 pm
Re: Hatch seal
Mark Kanzler -- 6/26/1998, 4:51 pm
Re: Hatch seal
Mark Bodnar -- 6/26/1998, 8:05 pm