Lewmar Hatch Seal

[Judders]

The fore-hatch is leaking. In fairness, it's as old as the boat. I dutifully went to the chandlers and bought the tape for the new seal but it does rather appear that is does not match as it is flat and the old seal is more the shape of an inverted T. Does anyone know if fitted tape is available or am I going to have to fudge it?

In the meantime, I'd like to make absolutely sure that the water in that area is coming from the hatch and not the head. Does anyone have a way of temporarilly sealing the unit? My best idea thus far is a binbag with carpet tape but I suspect one ought to be ale to do better?

 

[Cloven]

Try Seals Direct

http://www.sealsdirect.co.uk/bbCMS/bbCMSrenderPage.asp

Seem to do something for most applications/

 

[neil_s]

I'd echo Seals direct. I have their catalogue in which is listed 'Lewmar hatch and port seals, T section'

Neil

 

[neil_s]

Sorry, on closer look it's not 'Seals direct' but 'Seals+direct' www.sealsplusdirect.co.uk

Neil

 

[Cloven]

neil_s is quite right. It is Seals+Direct and website as he states.

Sorry for the confusion.

 

[pvb]

Dave & Neil - it's the same company, with slightly different URLs.

 

[johnf]

HI Regarding sealing it temporarily I have used heavy duty duck tape around seal for the last 2 years with only one change and no leaks-good luck