May 15, 2020
Looking to get all the deck and coachroof details tucked away so that topcoat paint can be applied, I set out to get the forward hatch installation completed. I oriented the hatch around the raised fiberglass trim (underneath the hatch) to provide equal dimension around all four sides. I then set the hatch hinges 2" inboard from the outboard edges.
Back in the shop, I pre-drilled to tap #8 fasteners, and then over-drilled the interior surface with a 1/2" forstner bit to recess the nut.
I assembled the hinges on the forward hatch, and then set out for the boat...
Aboard the Allied 24, I pre-drilled for #8 fasteners and then tapped the holes to accept the machine screws.
The forward hatch mounted and partially opened.
A view of the forward hatch from the companionway.
With the forward hatch complete, I then turned my attention to the trim for the cabin deadlights. The deadlights used on this Allied 24, and the deadlights to be reused, had a dimensions too thick for the fiberglass cabin sides and required a spacer of sorts. I fabricated the spacer out of teak stock, and not set out to glue them in place.
I clamped the trim to the interior of the cabin sides and applied a layer of protective tape - to catch any epoxy squeeze out. After applying the tape and removing the trim rings, I sanded the interior surface down to bare fiberglass to prepare for the epoxy resin. With a quick vacuum and solvent wipe down, I applied the "neat" epoxy resin, followed by the thickened epoxy. With the thickened epoxy applied to the interior of the cabin sides, I then set the trim rings in place. Clamping the rings ensured good contact between the trim and the interior cabin sides. I came back an applied thickened epoxy to any gaps that remained. Finished sanding and installation of the deadlights will follow.
Total Time Today: 3.75 hrs
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