[C38] Hatches

[Joseph Launie]

Marci - our hatch was factory installed - will try to take photos this 
weekend

On 5/10/2011 12:10 PM, Marci Brown wrote:
>
> One day "Checksy" will have a forward hatch that I can see out of 
> without opening while in the v-berth! Steve, is there any chance you 
> could post some photos of your boat with this retrofitted hatch installed?
>
> *Marci J. Brown*
>
> Winthrop, Massachusetts
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> *From:* Steve Smolinske [mailto:SSmolinske at rainierrubber.com]
> *Sent:* Monday, April 25, 2011 1:30 PM
> *To:* Catalina 38 Listserve
> *Subject:* [C38] Hatches
>
> Max,
>
> Here are the photos of the forward hatch modifications.  What we did 
> was weld a cross support to keep the lens from flexing when stepped on 
> by the foredeck crew.  I also had a skirt added around the lid that 
> extends to deck level so that we no longer catch sheets under the lid 
> when tacking.    The aluminum did not weld up that great as the 
> impurities in the casting caused bubbles and voids that are visible, 
> but I wasn't overly concerned as long as it worked.  And The powder 
> coater also had a problem with the hatches outgassing and leaving a 
> gritty type of look,  All in all im happy with them, especially since 
> two problems have been solved.
>
> Steve Smolinske
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