Sliding hatch
Moderator: Jim Walsh
Sliding hatch
Has any one done anything to reinforce their sliding hatch? It seems very soft and flexable when steped on. If so, what did you do?
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tjr818
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- Joined: Oct 13th, '07, 13:42
- Location: Previously owned 1980 CD 27 Slainte, Hull #185. NO.1257949
Re: Sliding hatch
On Slainte, our 27, the hatch does not seem soft. The First Mate and I each go over 12 stone and have never noticed any deflection. When working at the mast or putting on the sail cover we do make sure to close the hatch, but we never intentionally step on.
Tim
Nonsuch 26 Ultra,
Previously, Sláinte a CD27
Nonsuch 26 Ultra,
Previously, Sláinte a CD27
Re: Sliding hatch
J D,
On my CD-25 someone stepped on the hatch and broke the reinforcing rib. This rib at the aft end of the hatch needs to be securely fastened to the hatch to keep it rigid and in the correct shape.
The screws that are used to mount this part go through the smaller rib on the outside that you grab when you slide the hatch. Take a look at the underside of the hatch and see if the rib is still securely fastened. If it's loose, see if you can fix the problem by simply tightening the screws. On my hatch this rib had split as the screws pulled out, and I had to epoxy it back together. So far this season it's holding up OK.
If the rib is still securely attached you may have some other problem.
I hope this helps.
Josh
On my CD-25 someone stepped on the hatch and broke the reinforcing rib. This rib at the aft end of the hatch needs to be securely fastened to the hatch to keep it rigid and in the correct shape.
The screws that are used to mount this part go through the smaller rib on the outside that you grab when you slide the hatch. Take a look at the underside of the hatch and see if the rib is still securely fastened. If it's loose, see if you can fix the problem by simply tightening the screws. On my hatch this rib had split as the screws pulled out, and I had to epoxy it back together. So far this season it's holding up OK.
If the rib is still securely attached you may have some other problem.
I hope this helps.
Josh