Hatch Slide Tape
The material used here is very
similar, if not identical to the slick strips that woodworkers use on jigs and
Table Saw fences. A woodworkers
supply store
sells this stuff pretty cheaply and it has a really durable adhesive on it
already.
Follow this really ugly link to the product,
http://www.woodworkerswarehouse.com/shopItemDetail.asp?SID=&txtproductId=TS034&txtQueryID=&txtKeyword=fence&selCategory=&selPrice=&absPage=1&shopperid=U0L5LGPREWM59JD9QCXWDWV7J2R7BPL5
or go to www.woodworkerswarehouse.com
and search for "UHMW" and you'll see the stuff.
Comes in a few different widths on a 10' roll. It's about the same
thickness as the stuff on the boat, perhaps a tad heavier...
Definitely use Rick's suggestion to clean the surface carefully.
Woodcraft Retail Stores or www.woodcraft.com
Slick Strip ¾” x 10.5’ SKU 16L64 $6.25
Does anyone on the list know
where to get replacements for the plastic tapes that the companionway hatch
slides on.
Also, what is used to adhere to the tapes to the gelcoat?
Thanks,
Herb Creech Cloud Chaser #606
I replaced mine last year
with "Japanese Glide Tape" available from Annapolis Performance
Sailing for $15 / roll. It didn't
require any trimming. See http://www.apsltd.com/Tree/d3000/e2131.asp.
Scott Thompson
Sliding Hatch Glide Tape
On both our C320 and my
son's C22, there is a piece of clear plastic
tape glued to each support
rail/hull for the sliding hatch. This
tape
may just be plastic or may be
impregnated with some type of lubricant
and serves to reduce friction
and wear on hatch cover/hull support.
The tape has come loose on
both boats. How have other owners
resolved this problem....did you discard the tape, reglue
it, or replace it?. What glue or replacement tape did
you use and where can I get it? Thanks
for your help.
Dennis Harris
Oydssey
C320 #694
Dennis
I think the tape is a Teflon
tape. A hardware supplier may carry it
for drawer slides. The tape I've used is
a self stick variety. I would use a
sharp putty knife (carefully) and acetone on a rag (also carefully, try not to
splash it around)
Sometimes lacquer thinner is a good solution.
Rick, Echo #488
Hi,
The material used here is
very similar, if not identical to the slick strips that woodworkers use on jigs
and Table Saw fences. A woodworkers supply
store sells this stuff pretty cheaply and it has a really durable adhesive on
it already.
Follow this really ugly link
to the product,
http://www.woodworkerswarehouse.com/shopItemDetail.asp?SID=&txtproductId=TS034&txtQueryID=&txtKeyword=fence&selCategory=&selPrice=&absPage=1&shopperid=U0L5LGPREWM59JD9QCXWDWV7J2R7BPL5
or go to www.woodworkerswarehouse.com and search for "UHMW" and
you'll see the stuff... Comes in a few different widths on a 10' roll. It's about the same thickness as the stuff
on the boat, perhaps a tad heavier...
Definitely use Rick's
suggestion to clean the surface carefully.
That's what I use...
-Jeff Hare
From: Irving E Grunes [mailto:ibgrunes@juno.com]
I bought the following from
McMaster-Carr catalogue. It comes 5mill
and 10 mill thick (I bought the 10 mill). Its called UHMW Polyethelene "Translucent tape provides a nonstick,
low friction surface similar to
teflon tape, but with higher
abrasion and puncture resistance."
3/4 inch wide 5 mill is No.76445A22.
Approx $12.00/per 18 yard roll
and the 10 mill is No.76445A32
Approx $16.00 per 18 ft roll.
Phone no is 732-329-3200 www.mcmaster.com
Clean the rail and it selfsticks down and works great
I Grunes