Removing cover

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   Hi Sailors. 
Does anyone know how to remove the cover over the saloon hatch (reason to install life raft)? 
BR Atle

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Marlon Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Sub Lieutenant Joined: 29 May 2023 Location: Norway Status: Offline Points: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote Marlon Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Removing cover Posted: 29 May 2023 at 09:46
	Hi Sailors. Does anyone know how to remove the cover over the saloon hatch (reason to install life raft)? BR Atle

Mark_J1 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Commadore Joined: 12 March 2013 Location: Dover&Medway UK Status: Offline Points: 489	Post Options Post Reply Quote Mark_J1 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29 May 2023 at 11:25
	There are a couple of screws in the area over the companionway sliding hatch. Remove the traveller. Other than that, it is simply sikoflexed in place! I remember posting some pictures of the process in the past. You carefully cut & chisel the existing sealant out of the groove around the hatch. Pass a line through the drain holes side to side then use that line to give you some grip to lift it. You can use a block and winch if you are brave! :) It does need persistence to scrape away the sealant using a variety of tools. It doesn’t release easily. I mounted a solar panel in that position. Eventually got a 90W panel on there. Remember if you mount a raft there it will be mostly held on by glue! Mark
	Hanse 400e "Grey Goose" Hull #31

Ratbasher Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Commadore Joined: 31 May 2017 Location: Cyprus Status: Offline Points: 472	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ratbasher Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29 May 2023 at 15:43
	Hei Atle - I'd seriously stress Mark's last sentence; this location is perfectly ok to mount a solar panel but is no way near strong enough for a raft. One strong wave will see it ripped off together with your hatch cover - which may then cause further damage. There's a few threads on this forum that discuss the best (or really the 'least worst') location for rafts; try the advanced search function above. However, in my firm opinion, on top of the hatch is downright dangerous unless you're always going to sail in sheltered waters - in which case do you really need a raft at all?
	H400 (2008) 'Wight Leopard', Gosport UK

Marlon Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Sub Lieutenant Joined: 29 May 2023 Location: Norway Status: Offline Points: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote Marlon Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 30 May 2023 at 18:26
	Thx both for Your advice, understand its not suitable for heavy items BR Atle



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