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terraplane
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City/Region: chesapeake bay
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: R-25 Tug
Vessel Name: BANJO
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 Posted: Wed May 03, 2006 3:16 am Post subject: hatch failure |
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I"m almost sorry i started this thread.
I'm going to just live with the old hatch until this is resolved.
El and Bill: How are you?
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El and Bill
Joined: 08 Nov 2003
Posts: 3200
City/Region: Lakewood, CO
State or Province: CO
C-Dory Year: 2000
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Halcyon
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| Posted: Wed May 03, 2006 9:53 am Post subject: |
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Tom --
It's a good thread -- out there is a solution ...
We're doing fine -- just off two weeks on Lake Powell and now in Pacific NW ready to launch for a few months of cruising northerly, so won't make the Chessie Gathering this year. Might be back east in fall.
If the new Bomar hatch just had metal in the hinge, we might have had a solution.
Best to you -- your good music accompanies us en route.
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MOOSE
Joined: 07 Nov 2003
Posts: 619
City/Region: Rainy Lake - Int'l. Falls
State or Province: MN
C-Dory Year: 2001
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: MOOSE
Photos: MOOSE
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| Posted: Wed May 03, 2006 10:04 am Post subject: |
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| Byrdman wrote: | | maybe Factory Guy Jeff M & Bomar could do a batch purchase..... |
I think this is a heck of a good idea. No one expects to get free replacements, but once this hinge problem is dealt with, I don't think it would kill the factory to offer owners replacement hatches at a reduced rate. After all, C-Dory gets a lot of free R & D from this site and I think the offer of some benefit in return would be welcomed.
Al
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The Fran Sea
Joined: 03 Mar 2005
Posts: 105
City/Region: St Petersburg FL
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: The Fran Sea
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| Posted: Wed May 03, 2006 1:34 pm Post subject: |
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Mine also leaked and I think it's mostly condensation as it's been dry down here in Florida for months, and after drying it out, etc, the next day it would be wet again  Solved the problem, by converting it to it's natural use, a "live well" 
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Sea Wolf
Joined: 01 Nov 2003
Posts: 8650
City/Region: Redding
State or Province: CA
C-Dory Year: 1987
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Sea Wolf
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| Posted: Wed May 03, 2006 2:06 pm Post subject: |
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Roger-
Thank you!
Another believer in the Condensation Theory!!!
Mother Nature is proud of her True Believers!
Actually, it does work quite well as a live well, and if one can get over the idea that it's supposed te dry between usings, not a problem.
For dry use, however, we do have problems with the lids and seals.
I found that I could cut down the water intrusion by carefully cleaning up and then silicone puttying down the gaskets. I still need a suitable catch to hold the lid down tightly, though.
If you're under covered storage or have a cover, a Stanley clamp (like a big clothes pin) can be used to hold the lid open enough to allow any condensation to escape and stop the daily build up that gradually gets the whole interior wet.
Joe.
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james
Joined: 13 Apr 2006
Posts: 126
City/Region: CRYSTAL RIVER
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2000
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: COOL CHANGE
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| Posted: Thu May 04, 2006 2:09 pm Post subject: |
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"Mine also leaked and I think it's mostly condensation as it's been dry down here in Florida for months, and after drying it out, etc, the next day it would be wet again Crook Solved the problem, by converting it to it's natural use, a "live well" "
same here, I am in crystal river, just a tad north of you.
I am thinking about the best way to convert mine also.
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