Hatch above sink leaking

[smr547]

New seal required ?

[smr547]

Chris from Sea Spray Marine has removed and re-sealed the hatch. Closing this issue

[smr547]

First rain on the boat — hatch is still leaking. Appears to be via the rubber seal. Needs lubricant??

[smr547]

Rubber seal has split along the top edge

[smr547]

Rubber seal measures: 10mm wide ~8mm thick

[smr547]

The leak is now severe and we are getting a lot of water in during the recent heavy storms in Sydney.

I suggest we use gaffer tape to seal the hatch opening from the outside until a permanent repair can be done. Raising this to Priority 1 owing to the risk of further damage to galley timber work and water ingress to the bilge.

[SamMcDonald2538]

Steve, The seal above the oven defiantly didn't get replaced, it is compressed and has cracks that only come with age. Could you please send me their invoice so i can check what they charged us for. Im happy to contact them about the works undertaken.

Sam.

[smr547]

Hi Sam, (@SamMcDonald2538)

The work was done by Sea Spray Marine at Boat Work around Nov 22 last year.

They didn't notice the split rubber ring-seal and proceeded to remove the entire hatch assembly from the perspex window, cleaned it and resealed with Sikkaflex. The final result was a hatch still leaking.

I will take this issue up with Alexis (the manager) and seek some compensation. Meanwhile, we have no option but to replace the rubber seal itself. I'll ask Alexis where to source the material.

kind regards Steven

budget=$100

[pcbaston]

May as well check other hatches for like splits before they start to leak! This hatch has been subject of repairs for a year or so, since at least Opua last year. @CORCpete interested?

[CORCpete]

I did check all the hatches last year (September) when this problem came apparent. I did not find a similar problem. Sent from my iPhoneOn 12 Jan 2024, at 7:55 pm, Paul Baston @.***> wrote: May as well check other hatches for like splits before they start to leak! This hatch has been subject of repairs for a year or so, since at least Opua last year. @CORCpete interested?

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[smr547]

Hi Alexis,

I hope you are well.

We are still having trouble with the hatch over the sink. The rubber seal appears to be be split and allowing water to seep in (in great volumes) -- see attached photo

Can you please advise where we might be able to source replacement rubber seals for these hatches?

My colleague Sam MacDonald (0458053158) has volunteered to do the repair and he may contact you to discuss.

kind regards Steven

-- Steven Ring Maintenance Officer Canberra Ocean Racing Club m: 0417 495 268

[smr547]

Model number appears to be 2000229 or 72000229 —

[smr547]

Finding spare has been a problem. @Christopher-w-green has suggested a great idea

1. swap hatch from the starboarda nav station window
2. Apply silicon grease liberally
3. Seal the hatch above the nav station to prevent water ingress

Sounds a neat solution to me

[pcbaston]

Chris Green has applied zip ties to latches to make them tighter. Hatch has sealed and withstood several heavy downpours without leaks. Temporary repair only.

[smr547]

I'll get the shipwrights at Boatworks to advise what we can do next. Make this priority 2 now.