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esailor
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Initially Posted - 08/01/2006 :  17:21:29  Show Profile
I have noticed on the newer C25s the front hatch cover is tinted lexan. Is this some thing that can be retrofitted on an older 82? Is it a worth while modification. I just think the extra light in side would be nice.
Pete Hagar
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2770 82/SR/SK/9.9 evinrude
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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 08/01/2006 :  17:39:40  Show Profile  Visit Frank Hopper's Homepage
I have had both an 82 like yours and an 89 with the new Bowmar hatch.
Don't do it, do not pay the almost $500 for the replacement from catalinadirect.com, the solar gain is unimaginable. I have a solar insulating cover being made now to cover the damn thing. The opening portlight in the quarterberth is a nice mod as are opening portlights in the head. Leave the bow in cool darkness.
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esailor
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Response Posted - 08/01/2006 :  17:41:30  Show Profile
Points taken, Thanks
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John V.
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Response Posted - 08/11/2006 :  19:50:27  Show Profile  Visit John V.'s Homepage
Lying in my bunk forward I love seeing the stars through my lexan hatch. The nice thing about hatches is that they can be opened.
If it gets too hot open the hatch.

I find the forward cabin too dark and love the light brought in by the lexan hatch. I live on the boat for weeks at a time and would certainly have a grim time with a dark old standard issue hatch.
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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 08/11/2006 :  23:23:33  Show Profile  Visit Frank Hopper's Homepage
And that point well taken too. I have a sunbrella cover coming which may allow me to love my hatch; because it is indeed nice to look out, and it opens very nicely.
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Captain Bill
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Response Posted - 08/12/2006 :  10:43:36  Show Profile
Frank,

Let us know how effective the sunbrella cover is. Sounds like a neat idea.

I'm off to do some routine maintenance, shellacking, etc.

Happy sailing to all,

Bill
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oldsalt
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Response Posted - 08/13/2006 :  09:28:34  Show Profile
500 bucks = more than a new balanced rudder.
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Brian King
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Response Posted - 08/14/2006 :  07:00:41  Show Profile
Frank, my '89 came with a sunbrella cover over the hatch. It snaps on and protects it from the hot sun (we get hot sun up here in Central New York about 3 days a year!!). I don't know it the snaps on the deck were standard equipment, but the cover is great.
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