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Tom Guertin
Chelsea, Quebec Canada

Boat Name: Chelsea Breeze

Model/Year: 1987

Hull No.

Hailing Port: Bytannia Yacht Club
07/15/2007 6:59 AM Pacific Time

Hi. My cabin top hatch on the '87 C22 I just bought is a little difficult to open. It doesn't slide smoothly, sticking in spots. I've cleaned the track (including teak guide track) but that didn't help all that much. Is it possible that the teak track itself is a little tight and the screws from the underside need to be adjusted? Is there a lubricant available for such application. Any ideas on what I can try? Thanks.
Doug Wakeley
Kitty Hawk, NC

Boat Name: Cheap Thrills

Model/Year: C22 1987

Hull No. 13899

Hailing Port: Kitty Hawk, NC
07/17/2007 10:47 AM Pacific Time

I read on a different posting to try candle wax, and tried it, seamed to work fine, resists water, hatch slid almost too freely after.
 
 
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