Broken Hatch Acrylic

[emandvee44]

Stepping down from the mast steps I trod firmly on the hatch and there was a loud crack.(I am only 82 Kgs on a bad day)
Two questions:
Anyone had a similar experience?
And
Where to get a replacement acrylic panel which has two handles attached,presumably by very stong adhesive, so just buying a panel of the same size does not appear to be an option? ( have looked in the Lewmar website, but it appears the hatch is a non standard size, but on the plus side the frame is in two parts so fitting a replacement should be easy). I have written to Lewmar.

Michael.

 

[ip485]

There are a few firms around that will replace the acrylic for you - you either send the hatch to them and they do the job for you (turn around in just over a week) or they supply a kit with the ready cut acrylic, seals (if you wish) and bonding agent. Probably around £140 for a hatch of that size done for you.

I know because I have a few with some crazing and would like to have them repalced and have done a little research but not yet got around to having them done.

 

[Just_sayin']

Have you seen this part of their site?

I needed a new hinge pack for my mobo and remember seeing Bavaria spares listed.

They had my parts in stock and shipped them to me in Belgium. Great service.

http://www.lewmar.com/products.asp?id=8800&lid=27203

 

[nigelmercier]

Stepping down from the mast steps I trod firmly on the hatch and there was a loud crack.(I am only 82 Kgs on a bad day)... Anyone had a similar experience?

I weigh the same as you, if you were carrying a bag of cement. I try to avoid stepping on the hatches.

 

[oldsaltoz]

Take a moment to call your local sign writers, they often do this sort of work.

Good luck and fair winds.

 

[Seajet]

emandvee44,

I realise location may be a problem but if you don't have any luck try googling ' Eagle Windows ' in the East UK; they get a lot of good reports on here. Good luck !

 

[sarabande]

Michael

would it be worth adding a dose of mitigation to prevent a re-occurence ? I have seen hatches with bars across the top. Not only do they protect the acrylic/lexan, but the give a bit of purchase for feet when you are heeled over.

e.g.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Houdini-S...tEquipment_Accessories_SM&hash=item19ee318d4a


In fact, thinking about it, is it worth buying a new 'lid' ready made with a grid ?

 

[cobolt]

Your pictures are a bit small to see the tape measure, what are the overall dimensions of the hatch and what boat is it on?

Actually I'll take a punt at 276x556 and on a Bavaria.

Replacement acrylic (with handles) and new seal is Lewmar part number 361246990

You should be able to order this in via your preferred chandlery.

Ben (I work at Lewmar)

 

[nigelmercier]

Ben (I work at Lewmar)

Handy to know. I think you are correct about it being a Bavaria, see the OP's signature.

 

[emandvee44]

Thank you all for the suggestions.
It appears that there is the correct hatch acrylic on the Lewmar webshop but I had not found it. I have just returned to the boat and measured the hatch lid which appears to be 555 x 275, within a millimetre or so of what is on the webshop. I will probably order 2 plus some aircraft stickers "no step"

Michael.