Westerley Griffon Forehatch

[Andrew_Trayfoot]

Anyone out there replaced the original forehatch on a Griffon (or other similar vintage Westerley [1981]). I'm looking for the best fit.

Andrew

 

[asj1]

Why do you want to replace it - they can be re-glazed.

 

[chewi]

I crew for Andrew and can tell you the hinge is b..ggered. Itsa only secure when shut.

 

[philip_stevens]

If it's a Lewmar hatch, they can supply spare parts - I got some for our Lewmar hatch.

 

[Andrew_Trayfoot]

As Chewi says the old one is knackered... Hinges almost gone, plastic brittle... etc

Unfortunately its not Lewmar as far as I can tell.

The dimensions I took last week end were:
Inside Diameter 500mm
Overall Diameter (including flange) 600mm

 

[gandy]

If its the same as ours, marked "Canpa", the hinges are plastic and integral with the frame so not replaceable. Ours needs to get done some time, probably next winter.