| 5 I joined the corners with miters cut
on a chop saw, but I could have cut them
by hand using a tenon saw and a miter
box. I then cut the frame to fit the deck
camber. |
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| 6 When I was sure everything fit
properly, I glued the teak to the boat deck
with thickened epoxy and let it cure
overnight. Clamps prevented it from
moving. |
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| 7 After removing the clamps and
cleaning up the wood with sandpaper, I
set the new hatch in place to check that
all was well. I also predrilled the
mounting holes. |
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| 8 To ensure that the hatch would be
watertight, I laid down a good bead of
sealant before bedding in the frame and
inserting the screws. I cleaned off the
excess sealant before it cured. |
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| 9 Unlike the original, the new hatch
has no leaks and allows a good deal of
light into the previously dark head
compartment. |
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