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I repowered with a BETA 20 three years ago and have been happy with the conversion. CD 28 original Volvo MD7A died after 42 years. BETA 16 would also have worked but decided on BETA 20 due to availability and additional HP to push thru wind and waves on Buzzards Bay if necessary to get home. Parkers...

We have used Watco Tung oil for years. Wipe on with cloth rag, buff after 20 minutes. Very easy to apply and lasts well.

Hatch was fairly easy to remove. First take out the screws and then pry under the hatch with a thin putty knife. Also, an oscillating multi-tool with a flat scrapping blade may be useful. Once you have removed the old sealant, oversize drill out the screw holes and fill with thickened epoxy. Then dr...

Also used TAP Plastics https://www.tapplastics.com/product/plastics/cut_to_size_plastic/polycarbonate_sheets/516 and the workmen ship and prices were excellent. As mentioned previously installed the Lexan sheet lens with 3M VHB tape and dow 795 sealant and performance of the refurbished Bomar hatch ...

I redid the Bomar hatch years ago and it has been great. Used Dow 795 with 3M VHB tape between the Bomar frame and the lexan lens. There are several sources for the Lexan lens and it should be ordered with the radiused corners. Painted the frame with "high performance" Rustoleum spray can ...

I removed the Bomar hatch, removed all old paint, sanded frame and painted with aerosol rustoleum high performance spray paint and primer, replaced lense from TAP plactics, bedded lense with 3M HB tape and Dow 795 structural silicaone sealant. Replaced gasket material from McMaster Carr. Refinished ...

I suggest searching the site for similar information on replacing the lexan on the Bomar hatch. I ordered the polycarbonate from TAP Plastics precut 1/4" with 1" radius corners and used Dow 995 structural silicone sealant with 3M bedding tape between the hatch rim and the poly lens. Bomar ...

Bomar original was 3/16" and I used the 1/4" polycarbonate which Bomar recommended.

Bomar will supply gasket for Bomar hatch. Also other suppliers. Search board for other posts for vendors.

TAP Plastics will provide ploycarbonent [lexan] lens cut to size. Light gray tint [57%] with UV protection. Have them cut to size with 1" radius corners. Good price and fast delivery. I used 3M VHB bonding tape and Dow 995 black structural silicone sealant to install lens. As black paint on alu...

Our Volvo MD7A will be removed and will be available for parts in July. We are in the process of selecting a Beta Marine engine either the 14 or 16 model. Talking with the rep at Beta he tells me that CD 28 owners have installed both and liked them. I am concerned with having adequate power into hea...

Just noticed the post. It has been some time since I accessed the board. If you still have the pictures you can post to me with a link on the board. Thanks, hope to see you on the water this year.