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Chesapeake hatch leakage
By:Stan Emmons
Date: 3/12/1999, 12:35 pm

I'm getting more leakage into the hatches of my recently built Chesapeake 16 than I like. It looks as though the covers didn't take on enough radius, and even with the straps very tight they leak when sprayed ( and not real forcefully) with a hose. I'm thinking of putting a bright flashlight inside to acertain where the gaps are. Any hints on building up the gasket or other solutinons? Thanks!

Messages In This Thread

Chesapeake hatch leakage
Stan Emmons -- 3/12/1999, 12:35 pm
No leak hatch covers.
JC -- 3/13/1999, 1:41 am
Re: No leak hatch covers.
Stan Heeres -- 3/15/1999, 12:25 pm
Re: No leak hatch covers.
JC -- 3/15/1999, 3:53 pm
Re: No leak hatch covers.
Pete Rudie -- 3/13/1999, 4:33 am
Re: No leak hatch covers.
Don Beale -- 3/13/1999, 2:22 am
Re: Chesapeake hatch leakage
Frank -- 3/12/1999, 3:18 pm
Re: Chesapeake hatch leakage
Shawn Baker -- 3/12/1999, 1:19 pm