Bomar Hatch Gasket

Chuck OBrien · Post by **Chuck OBrien** » Oct 7th, '08, 21:06

I have a 1980 Cape Dory 36 with the standard Bomar 139 medium hatches. I'd like to replace the gaskets but am having difficulity finding a source. Would appreciate any recommendations.

Thanks in advance.

John Danicic · Post by **John Danicic** » Oct 7th, '08, 21:46

Chuck:

I found that the gasket material which I got for my Spartan Portlights is the same size needed for the Bowmars.

Here is a link to where I got a 100 foot roll of Weather-Resistant EPDM Foam Rubber Cord 1/2" Diameter.- Under $40.00 for the roll.

http://www.mcmaster.com/nav/enter.asp?p ... %3Dfindtab

This roll did all ten ports and both hatches on my boat with plenty left over to do my brothers CD33 as well. Remember, the foam starts off round and after a few weeks of being closed tight, it develops a flat surface where it comes in contact with the port or hatch.

Sail on

John Danicic
CD 36 -Mariah- #124
Lake Superior

Cathy Monaghan · Post by **Cathy Monaghan** » Oct 8th, '08, 11:31

You can also order the stuff directly from Bomar.

Bomar Part# P100-52 (gasket material sold by the foot)

Bomar Part# P100-50 (gasket glue)

Cathy
CDSOA Webmaster
CD32 Realization, #3
Rahway, NJ
Raritan Bay

PS: Don't forget! If you're looking for replacement of original equipment, you'll find links to those manufacturers right here on our web site.

Stan W. · Post by **Stan W.** » Oct 9th, '08, 13:25

The gasket material from Pompanette/Bomar comes backed with a tenacious adhesive so you don't need the "gasket glue." What you do need is a couple of drops of Crazy Glue just to glue the ends of the gasket together. This typically is done using a 45 degree scarf joint, and the joint typically is positioned on the hatch's aft edge.

M. R. Bober · Post by **M. R. Bober** » Oct 9th, '08, 20:34

Stan W. wrote:The gasket material from Pompanette/Bomar comes backed with a tenacious adhesive so you don't need the "gasket glue." What you do need is a couple of drops of Crazy Glue just to glue the ends of the gasket together. This typically is done using a 45 degree scarf joint, and the joint typically is positioned on the hatch's aft edge.

Excellent advice on the joint and its location. Follow Stan's directions.

Mitchell Bober
Sunny Lancaster (where the weather doesn't need stripping), VA