Re: Sealing hatches
Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 5:25 pm
Hi Bob, you're a font of good advice as usual.
The neoprene I am using is soft closed-cell neoprene foam, and seems to work well, I tested it with a bucket of water thrown over the bow and no water got in, but I will also beef up the downward pressure of the bungees. I could go to tie-downs which might be a good alternative, but I think I will stick with my plan and see how it works out.
I have seen your hatches, and I like what you have done, but I will see how I go with my ideas before I look at internal bungees.
I am really happy with the Sabalo. I've had to attend to some minor leaks from the scuppers, but overall it's a great fishing/sailing unit.
The neoprene I am using is soft closed-cell neoprene foam, and seems to work well, I tested it with a bucket of water thrown over the bow and no water got in, but I will also beef up the downward pressure of the bungees. I could go to tie-downs which might be a good alternative, but I think I will stick with my plan and see how it works out.
I have seen your hatches, and I like what you have done, but I will see how I go with my ideas before I look at internal bungees.
I am really happy with the Sabalo. I've had to attend to some minor leaks from the scuppers, but overall it's a great fishing/sailing unit.