Re: Stus-List Hatch replacement experiences.

2017-09-29 Thread Ken Heaton via CnC-List
Lewmar does make a trim kit that covers all the nuts on the inside of the boat. That is how C&C was installing all their hatches by the late 1980's and into the 1990's. 367660252 Size 60 Hatch Trimkit White $183.03 Scroll down a bit on this page: http://www.lewmar.com/node/14879?v=27105 Ken H.

Re: Stus-List Hatch replacement experiences.

2017-09-27 Thread Dave Godwin via CnC-List
Rick, The wooden frame sounds like a good idea and I’m hoping that was done with my model. Short of drilling and cutting into either the headliner portion of the interior liner or the deck laminate, there is no way for me to tell. Is the frame something that can be inspected on your model? If

Re: Stus-List Hatch replacement experiences.

2017-09-27 Thread coltrek via CnC-List
in the wood Regards, Bill ColemanC&C 39 Original message From: Bruce Whitmore via CnC-List Date: 9/27/17 09:34 (GMT-05:00) To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Bruce Whitmore Subject: Re: Stus-List Hatch replacement experiences. Hello all, I am thinking about a numbe

Re: Stus-List Hatch replacement experiences.

2017-09-27 Thread Rick Brass via CnC-List
r 27, 2017 7:22 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Dave Godwin Subject: Re: Stus-List Hatch replacement experiences. Given that EVERY hole in my deck was filled with low-densify West System prior to painting, I’m in good shape replacing the remaining original Atkins-Hoyle hatch. The new Lewmar

Re: Stus-List Hatch replacement experiences.

2017-09-27 Thread Matthew L. Wolford via CnC-List
I’ve done that before, and it works fine. It’s a lot of extra effort, though. From: Bruce Whitmore via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2017 9:34 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Bruce Whitmore Subject: Re: Stus-List Hatch replacement experiences. Hello all, I am thinking about a

Re: Stus-List Hatch replacement experiences.

2017-09-27 Thread Bruce Whitmore via CnC-List
From: Dennis C. via CnC-List To: CnClist Cc: Dennis C. Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2017 5:50 PM 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

Re: Stus-List Hatch replacement experiences.

2017-09-27 Thread Bruce Whitmore via CnC-List
ubject: Re: Stus-List Hatch replacement experiences. Dave  Did the same on our 37 Amazing Grace about five years ago. Used new screws, no bolts. Invested time in digging out the minor amount of open weak wood. There was no rot but around the screws has some gaps and would not have held the s

Re: Stus-List Hatch replacement experiences.

2017-09-27 Thread Danny Haughey via CnC-List
you know, someone on the Tartan list offered an interesting technique.  He said you could drill, overbore, then set a nut, with bolt at the bottom of the prepped opening.  you use a releasing agent to the threads of the bolt. then you pour in you thickened epoxy.  After the epoxy cures you remo

Re: Stus-List Hatch replacement experiences.

2017-09-27 Thread Dave Godwin via CnC-List
Okay, so I post a question, sign off and go to dinner. Catch a TV show and roll off to bed. Wake up the next day and see, not surprisingly, that there are great suggestions and good examples on both sides of the problem. Also see that the thread has take a bit of an off-beat turn. Again, not su

Re: Stus-List Hatch replacement experiences.

2017-09-26 Thread David Kaseler via CnC-List
Dave, I have to confess that I rebed my original hatch to stop a leak and ended up through bolting it and used acorn nuts. Wish I hadn't. Looks bad and I do keep hitting my head. Wish I knew of butyl tape when I did the job. Dave. Kaseler SLY 1975 C&C 33 Sent from my iPad > On Sep 26, 2017, at

Re: Stus-List Hatch replacement experiences.

2017-09-26 Thread Gary Russell via CnC-List
😀 ~~~_/)~~ On Tue, Sep 26, 2017 at 10:08 PM, Frederick G Street via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Most people who do get arrested… :^) > > Fred Street -- Minneapolis > S/V Oceanis (1979 C&C Landfall 38) -- Bayfield, WI > > On Sep 26, 2017, at 8:44 PM, Gary Russell via CnC

Re: Stus-List Hatch replacement experiences.

2017-09-26 Thread Frederick G Street via CnC-List
Most people who do get arrested… :^) Fred Street -- Minneapolis S/V Oceanis (1979 C&C Landfall 38) -- Bayfield, WI > On Sep 26, 2017, at 8:44 PM, Gary Russell via CnC-List > wrote: > > I could never live with exposed nuts. ___ This list is suppo

Re: Stus-List Hatch replacement experiences.

2017-09-26 Thread Gary Russell via CnC-List
I installed the Ocean 60 series hatches on Expresso (C&C 35 Mk II) and used butyl tape and sheet metal screws. They never leaked after 13 years. I could never live with exposed nuts. Gary S/V Kaylarah '90 C&C 37+ East Greenwich, RI, USA ~~~_/)~~ On Tue, Sep 26, 2017 at 5:17 PM, Dave G

Re: Stus-List Hatch replacement experiences.

2017-09-26 Thread Tom Jacobs via CnC-List
Dave Did the same on our 37 Amazing Grace about five years ago. Used new screws, no bolts. Invested time in digging out the minor amount of open weak wood. There was no rot but around the screws has some gaps and would not have held the screws with out solid filling. After filling with epoxy l

Re: Stus-List Hatch replacement experiences.

2017-09-26 Thread Danny Haughey via CnC-List
helps if you happen to hit your head around end of the bolts.  Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device Original message From: Dave Godwin via CnC-List Date: 9/26/17 5:17 PM (GMT-05:00) To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Dave Godwin Subject: Stus-List Hatch replacement experiences

Re: Stus-List Hatch replacement experiences.

2017-09-26 Thread svpegasus38 via CnC-List
alled, 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" Date: 9/26/17 14:49 (GMT-08:00) To: CnClist Cc: "Dennis C."

Re: Stus-List Hatch replacement experiences.

2017-09-26 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
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,

Stus-List Hatch replacement experiences.

2017-09-26 Thread Dave Godwin via CnC-List
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 t