Hatch Gasket Material

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Pipercubfan
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Hatch Gasket Material

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What have you been using to replace the gasket material on the foredeck hatch ?
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Foam backer rod from the lumber yard. Get more than you think you need, glue it on with silicone caulk.
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Worked for me too.
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And me. Got mine at Lowes.

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I think my hatch is stamped Becksen a little hard to read it .The gasket material is a hard rubber and is measures apprx 3/8 X 5/16 with a hole through the center. I searched the internet but could not find this size material. The boat is a 1973 28 Hardtop express. . The rubber is still plyable but I would like to replace it if I can find a supplier. Are the cam locks on the hatch adjustable ? I just can't get them tight enough to keep the sun light from shining in around the hatch. If I turn them tighter they unlock. Any additional help.
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I'll try this. My hatch is a Zimmco and it had a square O-ring gasket that was petrified. I tried a Buna replacement and find it is too hard.

The other issue I have with the hatch is condensation on the interior. Has anyone tried coating the hatch with anything or making an insulated plug to push up against the hatch?
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Can't help with the gasket part but can- a bit - with the other. Interior condensation is a problem, I am guessing, with most hatches. Broiling hot sun on the outside, cooler air on the inside = condensation. Then, reverse at night.
I had drops on my head or wet covers in the bunk until I came up with a year round solution. Can't remember the name of the mfr (West Marine sold them) but it's a solar powered fan installed in the hatch. It has a battery so it's powered 24/7 year round. even in winter, you need moving/fresh air to reduce mildew. The opening required fit my hatch exactly. Someone better with a drill saw than I cut the circle in the hatch. The rest was extremely easy. Some silicone, drop in, tighten screws and done.
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