Screeching Companion Way Hatch? Many years back Graham Mackay posted a solution to a screeching companionway hatch sliding against the cabin top. I followed his instructions to the letter and it solved my problem.
New problem is I needed to buy a huge sheet of plastic 48" x 92" to get (2) 1"x 72" x 1/16. So needless to say I have the ability to make a lot of strips. If you have a screeching hatch $15.00 paid to paypal will deliver a set of pre cut strips to your door. These really work they install in minutes with no removal or alteration to the hatch assembly. You won't find a cheaper way to obtain this material unless you get lucky in the left over material pile, LOL Please include your mailing address and email address. www.paypal.me/markholzmann/15
Mark Holzmann
"Hawkwind"
Sail #1246
Rose City Yacht Club-Portland OR
Another attempt.....
Dave & Nancy Warren
"Blue Heron"
Norwalk Cove Marina, CT
2005 C-36 Mk II #2256
'Anniversary Edition'
Wing M35B
The strips work fantastic on pre 1995 C36 Mk 1. The Mk II has a different hatch configuration and the screeching is at the top rail versus the bottom of the channel.
Just reordered a new batch for the Mk I owners!!
Mark Holzmann
"Hawkwind"
Sail #1246
Rose City Yacht Club-Portland OR
Mark;
Those strips work great on Hull #1041. I had to put a small strip of double sided tape to hold them in place as they as so slippery.
Thanks,
Bill
Bill Dolan 1990 Catalina C-36 MKI - Hull #1041 'Williwaw'
Std. Rig, Walk Through, Wing Keel
M35, Oberdorfer Conversion,
Home Waters; Charlotte Harbor & The Gulf Islands of Florida
'You are never out of work if you own a boat'
Great to hear all the rave reviews! Its too funny that such a simple solution works. I have used a small piece of rubber butyl tape atthe end near the hatch boards with great success. I just reordered a bunch of strips and have about 15 sets on hand.
Mark Holzmann
"Hawkwind"
Sail #1246
Rose City Yacht Club-Portland OR
Another thumbs up on these. The only problem now is I need to remember they are there. The hatch slides open so easily now I tend to slam it open.
Phil L
Southern Cross
Channel Islands, CA
C36MKI #400
Thanks Phil for the kudos!!
Mark Holzmann
"Hawkwind"
Sail #1246
Rose City Yacht Club-Portland OR