On Sun, 15 Feb 2009 00:27:17 +0000, IanM
wrote:

Ron Wilson wrote:
On Sat, 14 Feb 2009 11:34:38 -0500, "mmc" wrote:

"Ron Wilson" wrote in message
...
Hi everyone,

I need a replacement foredeck hatch for my 1963 28 foot Owens. It's
the type that is metal, round with glass in it and has 3 arms
protecting the glass. I dropped the anchor on it, bent 2 arms and
fractured the glass which now leaks. The boat is a full restoration so
I would prefer an exact replacement if possible. If you know of one,
or of a boat being parted out or of any other soure, please let me
know. I think the hatches were all the same on these boats over a
period of 6 years, so my chances of finding one aren't too remote.
Just remove INVALID from the email address to reply. I live in
southern Florida so if you are in the area I can drive over to pick it
up. Thanks,

Ron Wilson
Might try Sailorman in Ft Lauderdale or Dons Salvage in Clearwater.


Thank you, I've tried Sailorman but haven't heard of Don's salvage.

Ron Wilson
If its not too badly bent, why not re-glaze the existing hatch?


The problem is 2 of the 3 arms protecting the glass were bent and then
broke in 2 when I tried straightening them out. If I can't find a
replacement I will reglaze and have 3 new arms machined from some
aluminum stock. The cost of machining greatly exceeds my anticipated
cost of the hatch. But thanks for the helpful suggestion.

Ron Wilson