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Jentine · 31-12-2005, 15:21

This (January 2006) months issue of Sailing Magazine has an article detailing the method and materials required to change the acrylic lenses in hatches. The author's recommendation for sealing material is Sikaflex 295UV, Sika-cleaner 226, Sika-primer 209. He states: "There are several sealants that could be used, but I hav had the best results with Sikaflex 295-UV".
Were I to change the lenses in my hatches, I would go with the article. It is well thought out and finely detailed.

You can find the article at http://www.sailingmagazine.net/technique0106.html

31-12-2005, 15:21	#10
Jentine Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Massachusetts Boat: Beneteau 393, "Blackthorn" Posts: 564	Great timing for this question. This (January 2006) months issue of Sailing Magazine has an article detailing the method and materials required to change the acrylic lenses in hatches. The author's recommendation for sealing material is Sikaflex 295UV, Sika-cleaner 226, Sika-primer 209. He states: "There are several sealants that could be used, but I hav had the best results with Sikaflex 295-UV". Were I to change the lenses in my hatches, I would go with the article. It is well thought out and finely detailed. You can find the article at http://www.sailingmagazine.net/technique0106.html __________________ Jim We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit." --Aristotle Last edited by Jentine; 31-12-2005 at 15:23.