I've pulled the Vberth hatch

curriernh · **Joined:** 14 Jul 2011 07:14 **Posts:** 60

Us northerns have LOTS of time to get these projects out of the way. While under shrinkwrap, I had intended to throw some clear sealant at a drip but instead ended up here......

My vberth hatch was replaced at some point with a Bomar 100-series but it leaked this summer (my first with the boat). Although they did a pretty good job, they didn't fully cut the hole larger to match the frame size. It works but the side hatch dogs don't close as the fiberglass hole is simply too small.

I've pulled the whole thing out and am cleaning up the glass work and have cut some notches in to accomodate the side hatch dogs and will use a rasp to give me a nice, smooth surface then will paint the whole thing.

The hatch itself has been sent to the powder coat shop and new lexan has been ordered. The hatch will be bedded with Sika Flex 291 LOT. The new lexan will be installed by priming with Sika Flex 209D then bedded with 295UV.

Merrydolphin · **Joined:** 08 Jun 2015 16:36 **Posts:** 7

Thanks for the pic and the info

puffcard · **Posted:** 10 Oct 2015 10:46

Sikh Flex is a good system. I had great success with Dow Corning 795 Silicone Black building sealant. The cost is much less and primer is not required.

JDLanglais · **Joined:** 27 Jun 2007 11:23 **Posts:** 40

Hello;
I did the same last spring (removing the forward hatch wich was leaking) but instead of sika or silicone; I used butyl tape between the aluminium frame and the deck. Butyl is very sticky and remains flexible when not exposed to sun. Also it's way easier to remove the hatch in future.
If a leak ever develops; you only have to tighten the hatch fasteners to correct it usually.
If you go that way, be sure to remove completely any remains of sika or silicone and degrease and lightly sand the surfaces before applying the butyl tape. You will see that it's very sticky and take your time when dropping the frame in place for correct alignment.
Good luck !
Jean-Denis

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