Weatherstripping

Chuckpacific · Posted: Sun Jun 13, 2021 8:15 pm Post subject: Weatherstripping

Does anyone have a default weatherstrip suggestion? Currently have some leakage in my lazarette.

Chuck

thataway · Posted: Sun Jun 13, 2021 10:04 pm Post subject:

If these are the top hatch on the 22, Here is a link to a different cover which does not leak
http://www.c-brats.com/viewtopic.php?t=9740&highlight=lazarette+hatch]Here

ssobol · Posted: Sun Jun 13, 2021 11:24 pm Post subject:

Yep, replace the hatches. First thing I did when I got my boat.

FWIW, new boats come with the hatches recommended in this thread.

hardee · Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2021 4:36 am Post subject:

Chuck, If these are your current lazarettes, You do need to replace them. It is a pretty easy job and will make all the difference. It will be easy as doing weather strip and it WILL fix the problem.

That is one of the first things I did on my boat and even I could do it so it has to be easy.

Harvey
SleepyC Moon

BBlalock · Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2021 10:47 am Post subject:

I tried to pull that hatch on Finale to fix it leaking but it was stuck down with 5200 or something too strong. Only leaks when in bad weather and heavy spray, not rain.
Suggestions.

ssobol · Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2021 11:08 am Post subject:

thataway · Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2021 2:57 pm Post subject:

I have used piano wire or guitar strings pulled back and forth with anti bond to loose 5200 attached objects. It is unlikely that C Dory used 5200 on the hatch--probably the same sealant used which was a Bostec compound for many years.

BBlalock · Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2021 11:16 am Post subject:

Thanks for the suggestions. Looks like I'll have to give it a go again. The SO didn't like the dripping on to her head after crossing the Albemarle Sound with decent chop and crossing wind last week.