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Bomar Hatch Replacement
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Bomar Hatch Replacement
Over the weekend I happened to notice, the glass within my hatch cover that is over my table has spider cracks within it, all over the glass, I have no idea what caused it, but I assume I'll need to replace the entire hatch fairly soon. Has anyone replaced their hatch, and if so, would you have any advice for me...........thank you.
Gregg M. Berkley 25 Ton Master USCG
2005 Albin 28 TE Flush Deck
Fairhaven, MA
2005 Albin 28 TE Flush Deck
Fairhaven, MA
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Re: Bomar Hatch Replacement
Mine is the same - i was just going to get some tinted polycarbonate sheet and replace it myself when I get round to it.
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Hull Number AUL28489L900
Yanmar 6LP-STE
Built in Portsmouth RI, USA - Berthed in Portsmouth Hampshire, United Kingdom.
Hull Number AUL28489L900
Yanmar 6LP-STE
Built in Portsmouth RI, USA - Berthed in Portsmouth Hampshire, United Kingdom.
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Re: Bomar Hatch Replacement
so you don't think it's anything I need to address immediately..........and forgive my ignorance, not sure what polycarbonate sheet, is it the same material that is presently in the hatch, and it can be replaced without replacing the entire hatch itself..........my is currently tinted, but again, is inundated with spider cracks.
Gregg M. Berkley 25 Ton Master USCG
2005 Albin 28 TE Flush Deck
Fairhaven, MA
2005 Albin 28 TE Flush Deck
Fairhaven, MA
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Re: Bomar Hatch Replacement
I cant see any reason why you cant remove the polycarbonate sheet from the hatch, although i suspect it is bonded and may require some grunt to remove!
The spider cracking is usually a result of the material stretching/contracting/UV light and people stepping on it - it wont fall to bits on you, just looks bad when you look upwards in certain lights.
The spider cracking is usually a result of the material stretching/contracting/UV light and people stepping on it - it wont fall to bits on you, just looks bad when you look upwards in certain lights.
Fisher Price 2
Hull Number AUL28489L900
Yanmar 6LP-STE
Built in Portsmouth RI, USA - Berthed in Portsmouth Hampshire, United Kingdom.
Hull Number AUL28489L900
Yanmar 6LP-STE
Built in Portsmouth RI, USA - Berthed in Portsmouth Hampshire, United Kingdom.
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Re: Bomar Hatch Replacement
thanks for your time, I was concerned it may disintegrate and fall into the cabin etc..........I can live with the "look" of it for a short time, and will research where I can buy a piece of the polycarbonate and also how remove the existing and install the new piece.
thanks again
thanks again
Gregg M. Berkley 25 Ton Master USCG
2005 Albin 28 TE Flush Deck
Fairhaven, MA
2005 Albin 28 TE Flush Deck
Fairhaven, MA
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Re: Bomar Hatch Replacement
I ordered a replacement in polished stainless from West Marine when I was cleaning up Dive Inn.
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Sold - Albin 1999 28TE
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Sold - Albin 1999 28TE
SSI Instructor 13937
SDI / TDI Instructor 18172
USCG 100 Ton near coastal
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Re: Bomar Hatch Replacement
so Mike, you replaced the entire hatch due to cracks in the glass?
Gregg M. Berkley 25 Ton Master USCG
2005 Albin 28 TE Flush Deck
Fairhaven, MA
2005 Albin 28 TE Flush Deck
Fairhaven, MA
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Re: Bomar Hatch Replacement
Yes sir...
Silverton 2007 36C
Sold - Albin 1999 28TE
SSI Instructor 13937
SDI / TDI Instructor 18172
USCG 100 Ton near coastal
Sold - Albin 1999 28TE
SSI Instructor 13937
SDI / TDI Instructor 18172
USCG 100 Ton near coastal
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Re: Bomar Hatch Replacement
ok, thanks Mike, I'm waiting to hear back from Bomar as to what the replacement hatch model number is, the tag on my current hatch states, "BOMAR 200 452 809", but they seem to be having trouble figuring out what hatch that I have is and it's replacement..???
Gregg M. Berkley 25 Ton Master USCG
2005 Albin 28 TE Flush Deck
Fairhaven, MA
2005 Albin 28 TE Flush Deck
Fairhaven, MA
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Re: Bomar Hatch Replacement
I replaced my 32+2's bomar hatch plastic with this acrylic one: https://www.ebay.com/itm/303664824494 and sealed with G.E. SSG 4000 AC Silicone, available from the same seller. The 28 TE may have a different size hatch but that seller probably has it available.
They also will replace for you if you are local to Ft. Lauderdale
http://yachtwindows.com/cesany/hatches/
I followed these instructions, note you let the silicone fully cure then trim with a razorblade, which worked well.
https://www.c34.org/faq-pages/faq-bomar-hatch-lens.html
Cleaning up the old sealant was the most time-consuming part but it turned out great.
Joe
They also will replace for you if you are local to Ft. Lauderdale
http://yachtwindows.com/cesany/hatches/
I followed these instructions, note you let the silicone fully cure then trim with a razorblade, which worked well.
https://www.c34.org/faq-pages/faq-bomar-hatch-lens.html
Cleaning up the old sealant was the most time-consuming part but it turned out great.
Joe
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Re: Bomar Hatch Replacement
Joe, thanks for the information,
Bomar got back to me, but only to tell me a replacement "glass" is 3/8" thick, and 20 7/16" x 20 7/16", no idea if it has rounded corners, and if so, what the radius is, and they didn't give me a model number of a hatch that will replace the one I have, so now I have decisions to make, maybe I'll cross my fingers and hope it holds up till Fall, I'll deal with it when I put it on the hard for the winter, and unfortunately we don't live in FLA, I live on Cape Cod, and the boat is in Fairhaven, MA.
Thanks again
Bomar got back to me, but only to tell me a replacement "glass" is 3/8" thick, and 20 7/16" x 20 7/16", no idea if it has rounded corners, and if so, what the radius is, and they didn't give me a model number of a hatch that will replace the one I have, so now I have decisions to make, maybe I'll cross my fingers and hope it holds up till Fall, I'll deal with it when I put it on the hard for the winter, and unfortunately we don't live in FLA, I live on Cape Cod, and the boat is in Fairhaven, MA.
Thanks again
Gregg M. Berkley 25 Ton Master USCG
2005 Albin 28 TE Flush Deck
Fairhaven, MA
2005 Albin 28 TE Flush Deck
Fairhaven, MA
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Re: Bomar Hatch Replacement
Thats why I did a complete hatch. Plus my better half wanted shiny.
Silverton 2007 36C
Sold - Albin 1999 28TE
SSI Instructor 13937
SDI / TDI Instructor 18172
USCG 100 Ton near coastal
Sold - Albin 1999 28TE
SSI Instructor 13937
SDI / TDI Instructor 18172
USCG 100 Ton near coastal
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Re: Bomar Hatch Replacement
fortunately, or unfortunately, mine currently is "shiny", wouldn't break my heart to remove it just to ensure it's not leaking and there's no issues around the hull...........but the price for a new one could hurt the wallet, the true meaning of the word "BOAT" will certainly pertain to this adventure.
Gregg M. Berkley 25 Ton Master USCG
2005 Albin 28 TE Flush Deck
Fairhaven, MA
2005 Albin 28 TE Flush Deck
Fairhaven, MA
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Re: Bomar Hatch Replacement
heard back from BOMAR..........a new hatch will cost $1,233.00..........I'm in the wrong business
Gregg M. Berkley 25 Ton Master USCG
2005 Albin 28 TE Flush Deck
Fairhaven, MA
2005 Albin 28 TE Flush Deck
Fairhaven, MA