Replacement Foward Hatch

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Lone Star
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Replacement Foward Hatch

Post by Lone Star »

Bomar makes a low profile hatch with inside measurements of 16 7/8" x 16 7/8". If you search eBay, you can find these offered by Outlaw Marine for $119. At one time there were 5 or more, so keep trying back if you don't see them listed when you look.

The eBay seller id is outlaw$0
Jim Kloss
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repair

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The latches on my forehatch are about to fail due to my chronic over-tightening. Has anyone tried the Seadog replacement hatch latch? ('05 West Marine Catalog p 573)

There have been previous posts concerning replacements, but I'd like to save the bucks. Any recommendations?

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Jim Kloss
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hatch dogs

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FYI the Sea Dog latches work with only minor reworking of the hatch easily accomplished with a Dremel tool. Saved $180, or at least put replacement off for another season!

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ccarlton28
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Post by ccarlton28 »

Don't expect speed if you buy from outlawmarie. It took two weeks for him to ship the hatch and he only responded to my final email asking for a tracking # or a refund. However, I do have a nice new hatch and fits the same holes. Finally, no more holes in the boat.
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C. Carlton
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Poor man's hatch latch

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Yea, one latch is gone and the other going. The cheap fix is to drill a hole in the top latch point big enough to force two thin lines. Loop a double line in it. Drill a larger hole in the deck latch area to easily fit one line. Tie a the lines and the hatch is secure.

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