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Default Replace Lewmar hatch info


T Galloway wrote:
The Lewmar hatches on my Caliber 40 (1992) have finally hazed and spider web
cracked to the point that I would like to replace them.

Has anyone done this? Are there any web sites with photos showing how to get
them out? Parts, I'll need. Sealants used?
Also, what's the replacement material? Is it just smoked Lexan that I can
get at almost any glass supplier?

I've been searching the web, but so far I can't find anything.
Any info would be appreciated.
Thanks all.

T.O.
SV/Compromise
Chesapeake Bay


I've got a similar problem with my hatches. I read in (I think but
not sure!) Practical Sailor that Lewmar now sells replacement lens
kits. Haven't been able to find them on their web site, but suppose
it's worth the trouble to contact them via email. Otherwise, I'm
going to replace them with polycarbonate or acrylic, and find some
applicable goop to glue them in with. Also, my locks on my hatches are
shot. Broken plastic bits, non lockable. Gotta fix that one too. the
list never ends....