Our deadlight repair kit substitutes polycarbonate for the original acrylic top lens. Polycarbonate is 250 times stronger than glass so it is much less likely that even a gorilla size crew is going to damage it. And, even though polycarbonate is substantially more expensive, we have not increased the price above that of our former acrylic part!

Deadlights were used in the deck before the advent of transparent forward hatches. The deadlight provides natural light inside the cabin even when all hatches are closed. Some boats were equipped with one deadlight, others with two.

Used on boats built in the mid 80's including the Capri 22, Catalina 22, Catalina 25, Catalina 27, Catalina 30, Catalina 34 and Catalina 36. See "Required and Related Products" below for the appropriate sealant/adhesive for installation.

Note: Some sailors call these "prisms" after the thick glass lenses used on early sailing vessels to provide light below decks. They were literally glass molded into a prism shape. This kit is not technically a prism, but serves the same purpose.

Overall dimensions: 4-1/8" X 8-1/8".