Tara 37 Replacement hatch Perspex

[Adethefridge]

Has anyone successfully replaced the Perspex on these hatches and what is the best way of removing the old Perspex without damaging the hatch surrounding, it appears to be very securely sealed into position,
Cost of replacing the whole hatch is over double ( as you would aspect )
Even the suppliers have noted damage may be caused in removing the Perspex
Any ideas ??

 

[petem]

Has anyone successfully replaced the Perspex on these hatches and what is the best way of removing the old Perspex without damaging the hatch surrounding, it appears to be very securely sealed into position,
Cost of replacing the whole hatch is over double ( as you would aspect )
Even the suppliers have noted damage may be caused in removing the Perspex
Any ideas ??

Which hatch do you mean? Also nice to see another Fairline owner / forumite in Cheltenham!

 

[jimmy_the_builder]

If you're talking about the hatch over the forward cabin - I wouldn't even attempt this, just replace the whole hatch lid.

 

[Adethefridge]

Which hatch do you mean? Also nice to see another Fairline owner / forumite in Cheltenham!

Even one that can't spell Targa !
Yes born & bred in Cheltenham and you ?
both forward cabin and saloon have stress cracks , whatever they used to seal the Perspex into poison with is pretty good stuff..

 

[Adethefridge]

If you're talking about the hatch over the forward cabin - I wouldn't even attempt this, just replace the whole hatch lid.

Your probably right but there's almost £500 difference in price, so I'm hoping with a little patience I can remove the Perspex without damaging the surrounds ? ?

 

[petem]

Yes born & bred in Cheltenham and you ?

Pretty much yep! I think there are at least five us of MOBO'ers (or aspiring ones) in Cheltenham (one in Tivoli, one in Benhall and I'm just off Hatherley Lane).

Maybe we should fix up a beer and meet!

 

[jimmy_the_builder]

Your probably right but there's almost £500 difference in price, so I'm hoping with a little patience I can remove the Perspex without damaging the surrounds ? ?

How much will it cost when you accidentally take green water over the bow and your non-standard perspex/sealant repair fails and the front cabin fills up with water? Just saying...

 

[Adethefridge]

How much will it cost when you accidentally take green water over the bow and your non-standard perspex/sealant repair fails and the front cabin fills up with water? Just saying...

That is a very very good point.....

 

[Adethefridge]

Pretty much yep! I think there are at least five us of MOBO'ers (or aspiring ones) in Cheltenham (one in Tivoli, one in Benhall and I'm just off Hatherley Lane).

Maybe we should fix up a beer and meet!

Small world ! I grew up in Hatherley now @ Coombe Hill
I'm up for a beer !!