Refixing handle for a Lewmar hatch

[rigpigpaul]

Hi All, the handle on my small Lewmar hatch came off in my hand. I tried gluing it with contact adhesive but no luck! What should I be using?
thanks RPP

 

[Yngmar]

Mine are Gebo hatches and while I haven't done it yet, I aim to use Gorilla Glue (water activated PU glue that foams up a bit) and then clamp them for the 2 hours until it's set (then let it cure through for 24h before twisting). Have to scrape off the old glue first and rub it clean with some acetone (being very, very careful not to get any on the transparent parts). I have high hopes about it sticking, but can report back when done.

 

[Yngmar]

Did this with Gorilla Glue with mixed results - one came off after a few days, the other seems quite solid. Perhaps the clamping wasn't aligned right (it's quite tricky as the Gebo handles have a wedge shaped back). Tempted to give it another try, unless someone has a better suggestion.

Edit: Hmm, this would probably be better in the PBO section.