Hello
Hope I am publishing this in the correct topic, if not I applogise.
On the SOJ the front hatch/sky light in the roof of the cabin, sorry I dont know the correct name.
One of the kids has stepped on it and there is a crack in it now, nothing to serious, but it does let in water when it is raining, I have applied some sealant to the crack which has helped, but it just does not look nice, if you know what I mean.
The hatch is made from coffee coloured perspex, I wondered if any of the forum members may know where I could either purchase one or get one made.
Thanks in advance.
Captain Gus
I know there is an outlet in Sliema Road, Gzira by the name of Gesco signs who are very good at custom cut perspex. They charge a bit on the high side though!
you can say that again!
Most boat hatches are made by Lewmar and I doubt what you have is perspex, it's more likely to be glass. Not sure who the local agent is but he might be able to repair it
http://www.lewmar.com/product-listing.asp?action=search&type=19
I had the same problem on my boat (on more than 1 hatch) and yep my hatches are Lewmar.
Lewmar did not have the perspex only.... if you want, you can try to get a quote for the whole hatch but make sure that you're sitting down when you hear the price coz you're most likely to faint! :o
I replaced the perspex at Gesco... they've been around 2 years now and they look as good as new :)
skyline of Birkirkara does the same job but cheaper
mela ghadu jezisti l iskyline ?
www.skylineplasticworks.com
Thanks very much guys, for yet another great response to a question.
I will try the local shops first, Skyline and Gesco and see if they can repair the hatch, or cut me one to size from a suitable material, all I know, it is made from some sort of heavy duty plastic.
Thanks again.