Forward Hatch Damaged

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   I've had two made at Plastics America in Tampa. I don't recall, but 160 sounds about right.  

The first time they did it I had them "repair" the old hatch by scabbing a piece of plastic across the crack and then use the old hatch as a mold for the new hatch.  I kept the old hatch to use for future repairs.  If you wish to contract with Plastics America I'm happy to loan them my old hatch as a pattern.  Plastics America - 1-800-881-3711.

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khardy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Commodore Joined: 22 June 2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 132	Post Options Post Reply Quote khardy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Forward Hatch Damaged Posted: 09 July 2013 at 4:13pm
	I've had two made at Plastics America in Tampa. I don't recall, but 160 sounds about right. The first time they did it I had them "repair" the old hatch by scabbing a piece of plastic across the crack and then use the old hatch as a mold for the new hatch. I kept the old hatch to use for future repairs. If you wish to contract with Plastics America I'm happy to loan them my old hatch as a pattern. Plastics America - 1-800-881-3711.

Mike V Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Skipper Joined: 19 August 2012 Location: Hamilton On Status: Offline Points: 64	Post Options Post Reply Quote Mike V Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 08 July 2013 at 12:38pm
	I called the local plastic manufacture. He is talking 160. That is a phone quote , so it subject to change.

Mike V Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Skipper Joined: 19 August 2012 Location: Hamilton On Status: Offline Points: 64	Post Options Post Reply Quote Mike V Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 07 July 2013 at 12:35pm
	I am in for one. Mine is cracked. I will check with a plastic place downtown Hamilton. Any other sources? Mike

meholden Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Rookie Joined: 12 May 2007 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 19	Post Options Post Reply Quote meholden Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06 July 2013 at 10:35pm
	Mine broke today, anyone have a source for a replacement hatch? If not, I'm considering whether it's easier to make a mold from the old pieces and make a composite hatch or install a lewmar or similar.

khardy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Commodore Joined: 22 June 2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 132	Post Options Post Reply Quote khardy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23 September 2005 at 9:14am
	I doubt there are any replacements avaiable; i'm sure these were custom jobs. I would first call Bill Layton at the quantem loft and ask him what he suggests. Failing that take what's left of the hatch to a plastics manufacturer and ask them if they can make a replacement.

Guests Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Guest	Post Options Post Reply Quote Guests Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 22 September 2005 at 4:36pm
	My forward deck hatch was cracked and repaired prior to me buying the boat. This year my foredeck had an accident and damamged it further. I don't think it can be repaired. Does anyone know if there are replacements out there? Thanks, Scott Eclipse