Lewmar Hatch Lens Replacement

[@dmaher2007]

Hi Christian, When using 795 or mastic filler, tape the area, fill the gap as required, then for a smooth finish, dip your finger in some soapy water and run it along the filler, remove the tape after a few minutes, DO NOT LET IT DRY with the filler, this will give you a really clean and smooth finish Cheers

[@arnekvinge6073]

For concave surface on akryl or silicone: Apply sealant then I use to spray on 5% dishwasher soap and scrape of with a t-spoon. Then wet my finger in same soap water and smooth the surface. No tape needed. (Plummers advice).

[@PittwaterMowingAustralia]

Thanks for making this video Im now doing it on my boat Cheers

[@ChopStrand23]

Hi why not use polycarbonate aka Lexan

[@ChristianWilliamsYachting]

Most sailboats use acrylic. Scratches less, doesn't yellow, cheaper, plenty strong.

[@kkrass1]

Hi there! Thanks for sharing. How much did you pay for the acrylics? The asked for 120€ plus VAT . I thought its quite overpriced. its a 50x50 12mm acrylic. Is i close to the price you paid? Thanks

[@brucetaylor7095]

Good video. I have to do mine shortly. According to Lewmar, the 60 has a 12mm thick acrylic lens. Are the older models the same?

[@bugbunny1306]

What do you think of the use of hatch covers?

[@ChristianWilliamsYachting]

Absolutely. It's UV that ruins plastic.

[@kameltoes2625]

Getting ready to do this on my boat and used your video as my pre review. The important thing (I believe) is to make sure that the acrylic lens sits slightly HIGHER than the frame so water down not collect on the lens. If not, the lens will always be dirty from evaporated water puddles.

[@jakobmagnusson5603]

Hi Christian, Great video, thank you, I will use your method for my sailboat. Question: What tape did you use between the glass and the frame? (It was a bit hard to hear what you said in the video) Thanks again, Jakob Magnusson Stockholm, Sweden

[@svechappe6075]

Thanks for the video, taking on this project for our Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 54DS this winter.

[@drttlaw]

Christian..how may i reach you by phone? I'm in S calif. Tim

[@hadlock]

Getting ready to do this on my mom's 40 year old boat, great write-up.

[@Knapweed]

Excellent tutorial. Thanks for the upload.

[@rbyham]

Very helpful video. This video may be too old but I shall try a question. Curious why acrylic versus polycarb/Lexan?

[@ChristianWilliamsYachting]

Most such hatches are acrylic. Polycarb is stronger, but scratches more easily and turns yellow in UV. Also much more expensive. More here: ericsonyachts.org/ie/ubs/thelonious-ii-main-hatch-heat-forming-vetus-cowls.377/

[@swimmer56]

Great video! I have two super hatches that are leaking and think it is through the lens seal on both. Mine are quire a bit larger with 3 hinges. I also noticed that the hinge screws are leaking as well. Wondering what you did to seal the hinge screws. Thanks!

[@ChristianWilliamsYachting]

I wind a bead of butyl tape around the screw or machine screw, which caulks it when driven home. Use only Bed-It tape designed by RC Collins, available here: shop.sailboatowners.com/prod.php?55717/Rod+Collins+and+apos;+Bed-It+Tape

[@matsgripenblad9055]

Thanks for a great video! I wonder how you removed the hatch from the hinges?

[@PittwaterMowingAustralia]

Tap the plastic pins out with a punch and hammer

[@andrewwilliams9419]

Did you cut the plexiglass yourself and if so how? Thanks going to do mine soon.

[@ChristianWilliamsYachting]

More here: www.ericsonyachts.org/infoexchange/entry.php?377-Thelonious-II-Main-hatch-forming-Vetus-cowls

[@jlohmuel]

Great video. How do you get the hatch off the hinges?

[@PittwaterMowingAustralia]

Tap the plastic pins out with a punch and hammer

[@Hindukushsailing]

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[@Mallik1971]

Hi Christian, Where did you get the acrylic here in LA. I need to rebuild 5 of mine on a 997 Beneteau. I tried the place in Santa Monica

[@ChristianWilliamsYachting]

Talk to Craig, his Culver City shop info is here: www.ericsonyachts.org/infoexchange/entry.php?377-Thelonious-II-Main-hatch-forming-Vetus-cowls (There are some deeply weird plastics shops in Santa Monica. Never again for any of them).

[@Mallik1971]

Thank you Very much. I found it after digging a bit deeper into the posts. Hope I see you out there again. I think I got some photos of your boat the last time. I almost bought an Erickson 38 but someone had put a deposit on it the day before so I ended up with my Beneteau.