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JohnP
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Initially Posted - 05/09/2008 : 09:47:46

I found a new companionway cover without snaps when I bought the boat.

I would like to reduce the leaks through the companionway hatch boards I get in heavy rains.

The confusing thing is that the CD listing claims it's for boats from '86 to '94, but laying it out shows that it covers ok down to a few inches below the hatch.

Anyone tried one of these on their boat? Are '86 to '94 companionway hatches a different size than older C-25's?

JohnP
1978 C25 SR/FK "Gypsy"
Mill Creek off the Magothy River, Chesapeake Bay
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Prospector
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Response Posted - 05/09/2008 : 12:11:02

John could you post a link to where that is in the CD website?

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JohnP
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Response Posted - 05/09/2008 : 12:49:04

http://www.catalinadirect.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display& category_id=173

It's listed under Sails/Canvas --- Canvas & Covers --- Deck Covers

I've never seen one on a boat.

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John Russell
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Response Posted - 05/09/2008 : 12:53:08

My 250 has one. I'm about to make a replacement.

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Prospector
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Response Posted - 05/09/2008 : 13:26:58

So my million dollar question is...

Why wouldn't they make it big enough to cover the grab rails? I am considering making one of these on my own, and am quite sure it could be made for less than $300.

My plan was to either use all the pop-top snaps to attach it (big & difficult) or make it with loops to pull it around the grab rails (Kind of like spats, but simpler) so that at least all the teak would be covered.

Integrated cabin-top winch covers were also part of my design. If I ever get around to building it, I'll let you know.

Of course the accompanying cockpit thimble covers were a second phase of the plan, but I haven't figured out how to attach them yet. Maybe some velcro or other semi-permanent system.

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JohnP
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Response Posted - 05/09/2008 : 14:14:33

Chris,

Yeah, it seems like half a solution. I have considered sewing on rectangular flaps to reach the handrails with velcro under the handrail in a few spots.

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JohnP
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Response Posted - 05/09/2008 : 14:20:07

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by John Russell
 My 250 has one. I'm about to make a replacement.
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Is your cover the same design? With snaps installed?

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John Russell
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Response Posted - 05/09/2008 : 14:47:23

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by JohnP
 <blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by John Russell
 My 250 has one. I'm about to make a replacement.
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Is your cover the same design? With snaps installed?
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">Yeah, I think. I can't quite tell how long it is in the photo. Mine covers the plexi slide and the hatch board. I need to find the right kind of snaps so that I won't have to replace the existing ones. I bought fabric to match when I bought my mainsail cover. It was $12/yd. I have a lot left for lifeline and catbird seat pushpit covers. I need to find a pattern for winch covers.

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stampeder
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Response Posted - 05/09/2008 : 15:29:25

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">My plan was to either use all the pop-top snaps to attach it (big & difficult) or make it with loops to pull it around the grab rails (Kind of like spats, but simpler) so that at least all the teak would be covered.
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Great idea...using the pop top snaps.

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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 05/09/2008 : 16:00:11

There is a C-22 in our marina that has a sunbrella-fabric cover going around the cabintop attaching to the pop=top snaps and covers the main hatch as well. Looks really neat and tidy. I think he special-ordered it.
If you have an awning maker/dealer in your town, I bet they could fabricate one for you.

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Even Chance
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Response Posted - 05/10/2008 : 06:45:06

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Prospector
 So my million dollar question is...

Why wouldn't they make it big enough to cover the grab rails? I am considering making one of these on my own, and am quite sure it could be made for less than $300.

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You can buy handrail covers separately, and leave them on when you sail if you like (as I often do). They're here: http://www.catalinadirect.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=458

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JohnP
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Response Posted - 05/19/2008 : 11:51:58

After more heavy rain in our area I have found that the cover has solved the problem of hatch board leaks for me. And there were a few other small drips through various 30-year old hardware attachment sites that have all stopped, too. The cabin is drier than ever!

To hold the cover down I installed one long 1/8" nylon line zig-zagging along one side of the cabin top from the hand rail, across the front of the sliding hatch and down the other side of the cabin top from the other hand rail, with the points held in the center with one 4'-long bungee cord. This temporary rigging held for 7 days including 4 days of rain.

Seems it is worth spending some time now installing snaps or twist latches in the sunbrella and on the sides of the sliding hatch rails. No need to re-bed the hatch hardware that sits under this cover.

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Deric
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Response Posted - 06/16/2008 : 18:21:37

Hello Folks,

I wanted to include some pictured herein that I took of my boat yesterday. I made two covers for the cabin top: one for the very top, and one for the companion way. I made the covers from sunbrella material. Cheaper to make your own. Notice how the water is repelled from the material. I also made covers for the hand rails.

Deric

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John Russell
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Response Posted - 06/16/2008 : 18:25:48

Dem some big pichers!

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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 06/16/2008 : 19:42:43

A throwable cushion under that front section will keep it from pooling.
Nice work.

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skrenz
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Response Posted - 06/17/2008 : 10:43:21

I noticed on your pictures two, what look like, round access hatches on the center line above the forward hatch and on the foredeck. What do you use these for?

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Deric
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Response Posted - 06/17/2008 : 11:17:55

Those are hatches that came with the boat. Because the hatches are clear plastic at the moment they let light into the cabin. It would be great if I could find some cowl vents that could be placed in the hatches covers.

Frank - Thanks about the thowable cushion idea. You are the man!

Sorry about the picture size, I didnt realize they were large.

Deric

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