I replaced my hatch on Pegasus with the lewmar ocean hatch. None of the holes matched. I plugged and refilled new holes. Used #12 or 14 (can't remember) sheet metal screws and butyl tape. Like you I did not nuts hanging down to crack my head on. That's the way the original was installed, and it held for 30+ years. Must be ok.
Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE DeviceDoug Mountjoy POYC Pegasus (for sale) Lf38 Rebecca Leah LF39 -------- Original message --------From: "Dennis C. via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Date: 9/26/17 14:49 (GMT-08:00) To: CnClist <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: "Dennis C." <capt...@gmail.com> Subject: Re: Stus-List Hatch replacement experiences. Dave, I haven't done exactly what you describe but have done similar work. If it was me, I'd fill the old holes with thickened epoxy and go with the #12 fasteners. You didn't say if the new bolt pattern completely or partially overlaid the A&H hatch. If it matches, overbore and fill. In fact, if you overbored and filled regardless you'd probably end up with a strong bond. My thinking is that the deck is only 1/4-3/8 inch or so. So the fastener is only grabbing that much. If you overbore carefully down to the top of the headliner and fill with thickened epoxy, you'll have a plug that is thicker than the original deck. More material for the fastener to grab. Measure the depth of the hole before you fill so you'll have a good idea of what length fastener to use. Dennis C.Touche' 35-1 #83Mandeville, LA On Tue, Sep 26, 2017 at 4:17 PM, Dave Godwin via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: So I’m crowd-sourcing this question that I have. Always good ideas and experiences here. I purchased a Lewmar Ocean Hatch 60 (shout-out to Fred Street) last year and am now getting ready to install it as a replacement for the Atkins-Hoyle hatch that I buggered up removing it prior to painting the decks. The original hatch used what are I believe (threw away all the originals like a dope…) #14 stainless steel sheet metal screws screwed into the deck. No through-bolting. Twenty of those and butyl. Worked pretty well for 30-plus years The new Lewmar specifies through-bolting the frame, using #12 machine screws and nuts. Let’s just say that I am really reluctant to run bolts through my overhead and having to stare at them when lying and looking upwards in the v-berth. So, what have those who have replaced their original hatches done? Best, Dave Godwin 1982 C&C 37 - Ronin Reedville - Chesapeake BayRonin’s Overdue Refit _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
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