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Leaking Deck Hatches
« on: October 27, 2017, 07:09:18 AM »
Here is a link to a great blog post with pictures for deck hatch troubleshooting and repair.  I also attached the PDF version on this post in case the link does not work.

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Re: Leaking Deck Hatches
« Reply #1 on: July 19, 2018, 09:34:55 AM »
This was a HUGE help.

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Re: Leaking Deck Hatches
« Reply #2 on: July 21, 2018, 03:05:04 PM »
 With Bomar hatches most leaks come from the joint of plexiglass  and aluminum. I redid mine with new plexiglass and a adhesive that was strong enough I didn't use the screws to attach. That eliminated all those holes and their potential for leaks.