gim Posted December 23, 2013 Report Share Posted December 23, 2013 I bought an old boat and it has one hatch cover missing. I dunno what brand it is as there is nothing written on it other than "Open" and Close". It is not a Ronstan, Riley or Nairn. The thread OD is about 104.5mm and the lid OD is about 113mm.I need one cover before I can sail the boat. I would like to get three so that I have a couple of spares.Can anyone help?Thanks,Greg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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darcy1945 Posted December 23, 2013 Report Share Posted December 23, 2013 If you are close to Mannering Park, you can come and rat through my collection, bound to be something there to suit (bring the other cover with you) 02 43591729 Darcy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madboutcats Posted December 23, 2013 Report Share Posted December 23, 2013 G'day Greg I have one of those hatch covers in white that I am happy to give you, I checked it with my other port holes and have found it is exactly the same size and thread as the Nacra 5.8 hatch covers of my number 1626. You can PM me your address and am happy to send you this one or if your close to Brisbane cat centre you can pop in there and pick one up or if close to Darcy he may have one in his collection. If I post it will probably take a few days to get to you with the Christmas break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobblyoldjimbo Posted December 23, 2013 Report Share Posted December 23, 2013 Packing tape will do the job in the meantime. BCF sell stuff similar (what I used for my Maricat). They're about $10 for a pair. Ronstans are very expensive and have different designs, the seal is in different places on different versions (with the same design number). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
interested Posted December 24, 2013 Report Share Posted December 24, 2013 I had 4 of the same covers on my Windrush when I picked it up.First thing I did was replace all 4 with new ones.Only $15 each for new ones that dont leak.Give Kev a call at The Yacht Shop and treat yourself http://www.yachtshop.net.au/products Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madboutcats Posted December 24, 2013 Report Share Posted December 24, 2013 All good tips, definitely can sail with gaffer/packing tape over the porthole until you get the hatch cover, more importantly what is your new boat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobblyoldjimbo Posted December 24, 2013 Report Share Posted December 24, 2013 One one of my Mari's I used BCF hatches and about $35 worth of stainless nuts and bolts. The second Mari, I used Sikaflex which was better and certainly permanent. Use washing up liquid on the fingers to shape it before cutting the rest off with a sharp knife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
interested Posted December 27, 2013 Report Share Posted December 27, 2013 You may find they are the older HOLT-ALLEN hatches,made in England with either the makers full name or abbreviated "H.A" initials on the back.Most HA hatches leaked when new so you could guess what they are like after 30 odd years of sitting around.Replace with new ronstans and save yourself the heartache.While you are at it replace the $2 bung plugs too.With new rubber on hatch covers and bungs you can be confident of keeping the water out.If you still find any water in hulls after replacing these then that is an entire new issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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