Good day all. I must be looking for things to do because I'm pondering how I might improve the companionway hatch. The acrylic is crazed and requires replacement, and I've also noticed some of the turtle (fiberglass cover/housing) screws had loosened. I've disassembled it, and documented it on the blog, follow the link below. There's a bit of dirt under there but everything appears to be in good shape. I've detected no issues however I do wonder if it ought to have drainage holes other than into the cockpit. It appears to have had some sealant (butyl?) installed between the turtle and coachroof, however it was certainly not sealed. Perhaps it should not be sealed to the cabin top at all? Though there is no indication of water ingress, I will drill out, epoxy-fill, and redrill the mounting holes. The teak rails and stop block appear to be in excellent shape. The exposed teak is in good shape however it is subject to weathering and is not easy to remove for maintenance.
Has anyone else gone down this rabbit hole, and if so what improvements are worth making? Thanks, Dave 33-2 Windstar http://cncwindstar.blogspot.com/2022/10/companionway-hatch.html
