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Hi Matt, 

I have the same issue with the frames, can I ask where you purchased them from please ?

Kind Regartds

Charlie
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Originally posted by Idle Hour Idle Hour wrote:

Hi Matt, 

I have the same issue with the frames, can I ask where you purchased them from please ?

Kind Regartds

Charlie


My dealer IMG very kindly helped me source them direct from Lewmar but you will need the relevant serial numbers off the acrylic to ensure you get the right one. 

Unfortunately 3 years or so after swapping the frame I still have a leak. This time not caused by the powder coating failing but because the factory cut the aperture for the hatch oversized so I’ve now got to engage a laminator to build the opening up before fitting the frame again! That and this winters fitting of a replacement window should finally see my boat leak free!!!
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Hi Matt, 

Thats greatr, thanks

Yes they cut mine oversize too in the corners !

What a stupid mistake to make , so mine only sits on the outer ridge of the two at the bottom of the frame !

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You are not alone!

I believe it is something to do with the anodising not being compatible with the powder coating.
The hatch frames can be fun to remove, so I am contemplating 
Cleaning up in situ, and then masking off and hand applying an etching primer, followed by an epoxy top coat.
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