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weird foam under sliding hatch rails?

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blanik
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Initially Posted - 11/01/2012 : 06:45:16

in the process of bringing all lines to cockpit i also removed the two wooden rails that hold the hatch in place to redo them with Cetol, there's an old dried out foam liner underneath them, it's not polysulfide sealer since it's totally dry and flaky but i wonder what it is? and what was it there for?

1984 C25 FK/SR #4593
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Response Posted - 11/01/2012 : 07:42:33

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by blanik
 .... there's an old dried out foam liner underneath them, it's not polysulfide sealer since it's totally dry and flaky but i wonder what it is? and what was it there for?
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I had that also. I think it was kind of a doublestick tape "sealer" strip they used to use a long time ago..

Chuck

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Response Posted - 11/01/2012 : 08:10:00

ok, i wasn't sure if it was a sealer of sorts or just a cushion to avoid scratching the gelcoat with the rails...

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Response Posted - 11/02/2012 : 09:29:04

While we're kinda on the topic, I get a leak from the forward port corner of my hatch track into my cabin. It is in dry weather and rainy, so I suspect condensation (and rain) running down the hatch track to that corner. I see a rusted screw holding in the vinyl frame that is on the perimeter of opening. There must be some hole there. I was wondering how to get the hatch (sliding portion) off to take a look for the hole.

Its a pain causes it is virtually the only leak in the boat, and it drips on my port side settee cushion (and stains it). Anybody see this on theirs?

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Response Posted - 11/02/2012 : 21:45:26

My starboard side was doing that for a while - the forward-most screw. I pulled the screw out and loosened the others to wedge up the track board, then I sealed it with polysulfide. I filled the screw hole with polysulfide too, and it's fine now. If you don't like the looks of the screw, you should be able to find a replacement at West Marine or check your local Sears Hardware or Home Center for a stainless-steel screw of the correct length, shaft size and head size.

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