How do I fix or replace the plastic on front hatch?

Post by **smile0784** » Tue May 17, 2016 2:47 pm

Hi
Just after some advice on how to fix my front hatch on the boat?
I think its possible to pull the old one out and put a new piece in and then just put a silicon seal.
Does anyone know where to buy a new sheet of plastic?
I spoke to quintrex and they said need to see a aluminium fabricator to make up a new one for around $500
Any other ideas or a cheaper option.

Cheers Ricki

russellh2 · Post by **russellh2** » Tue May 17, 2016 3:19 pm

Is the hatch Plastic / See through or not
Leave broken piece/s in place and Realign the broken edges, apply "Selleys 401 adhesive" the top surface/crack and allow to harden for a few days, the longer the better - When hardened sufficiently remove hatch and repeat process on "Underside"
or
Maybe replace with "Toughened Glass" - Check around for Glass cutting companies in your region as to who may be able to cut for you.

Good Luck

Post by **Texas** » Tue May 17, 2016 4:01 pm

Duct Tape

Gra

Post by **chris srsc** » Tue May 17, 2016 4:29 pm

Talk to chris at busybee plastics in dandy..

crumpet_avenger · Post by **crumpet_avenger** » Tue May 17, 2016 4:40 pm

There are plenty of places that cut perspex to size. Just get the measurements and tell them. Cheaper option by far

Post by **chris srsc** » Tue May 17, 2016 4:45 pm

Or cut it out of plate ally that way it can be stood on if need be...as long as thick enough...lol

Post by **Boonanza** » Tue May 17, 2016 4:58 pm

You need to use polycarbonate not plastic. There plenty of plastics fabricators around with routers. All you need to do is take in the broken piece and they can make a new one. :thumbsup:

walk the streams · Post by **walk the streams** » Tue May 17, 2016 5:10 pm

http://www.roadtechmarine.com.au/-/Mari ... m/p/MAC705

this place have most things , they may have what your after

DR.SPESH · Post by **DR.SPESH** » Tue May 17, 2016 6:37 pm

Texas wrote:Duct Tape

Gra

:victory:

Post by **smile0784** » Sat May 28, 2016 1:51 pm

What's the difference between perspex and polycarbonate?

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