What color are my hatches?

mgarr682 · Posted: Tue Feb 04, 2014 10:35 am Post subject: What color are my hatches?

I need to replace one of the battery compartment hatches on Glenda Jean but I don't know if I need the "white" or "off white" color.

The hatch in question:

I'm pretty certain that the hatch is a Bomar G7812 which comes in three colors, white, black, and off white. I'm certain it isn't the "black" but I don't know which version of white C-Dory is using.

Any help appreciated!

rogerbum · Posted: Tue Feb 04, 2014 11:16 am Post subject:

All the hatches I have seen appeared to be the off white version.

thataway · Posted: Tue Feb 04, 2014 11:32 am Post subject:

The ones I put in were white--but the originals were off white. Not a lot of difference after they have been on the boat for awhile. But I would go with the off white.

My IRA · Posted: Tue Feb 04, 2014 1:13 pm Post subject:

Mike,

I believe that your hatch is a Bomar G7812 in an off white color. Call Ryan or NMI to make sure of the color.

If you decide to replace your hatch with the same Bomar, you might try installing it so that it swings inward toward the splash well (less strain on the hinges IMHO).

rogerbum · Posted: Tue Feb 04, 2014 1:37 pm Post subject:

Sunbeam · Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2014 1:27 am Post subject:

I also changed the lazarette hatches from the original "hinge inboard" to "hinge outboard" (when I put in new ones). To relieve strain on the lids when they are open, I made lid keepers out of webbing. C-Brat Hardee made similar ones out of line.