Sealing Bottom Hatch Question

[Classic Finn]

Ok since Ive got a full hatch and the bottom when closed rests on the back end of the frame..

How do I go about sealing that area so water wont get up into the galley floor area... or dust for that matter..

Classic Finn

[Jiminsav]

lots and lots of rubber seals..


not baby seals..


not harbor seals...



rubber seals.


oh, and don't drive in the rain.

[Chaotica]

Maybe some 1/4" weatherstripping in a shallow dado on the inside face of the bottom hatch member where it meets your floor framing?

[asianflava]

Maybe a seal for garage doors? Mine isn't sealed but there is a lip that stops most of the water from rolling in. Dust does get in but it doesn't create any more than the bag of charcoal that I store in the galley. I also didn't seal mine because it allows me to run my air contitioner with the hatch closed, the intake is in the galley.

[Classic Finn]

Maybe some 1/4" weatherstripping in a shallow dado on the inside face of the bottom hatch member where it meets your floor framing?

Ed that is a great idea.. Hmm maybe with a router? Thank You.

Classic Finn

[Classic Finn]

Maybe a seal for garage doors? Mine isn't sealed but there is a lip that stops most of the water from rolling in. Dust does get in but it doesn't create any more than the bag of charcoal that I store in the galley. I also didn't seal mine because it allows me to run my air contitioner with the hatch closed, the intake is in the galley.

Howdy Asianflava

Seal for garage doors? can you explain a little what this may look like? We may or may not have such what you speak of.. thats why Im curious.

Also how wide of a lip do you have there and what is it made of?

I told you Im curious...

Thanks

Classic Finn

[Classic Finn]

lots and lots of rubber seals..


not baby seals..


not harbor seals...



rubber seals.


oh, and don't drive in the rain.

We have the Baltic Seals but that would be considered under the subject
cruelty to animals..

Classic Finn

[GPW]

We used an old firehose to make a flap for the hatch , top and bottom , and even with much rainy weather , no leaks yet, but we did get some ants moving into the galley...

[bobhenry]

http://www.mdteam.com/products.php?category=236

Aluminum rail with a big soft squishy rubber seal

[Classic Finn]

http://www.mdteam.com/products.php?category=236

Aluminum rail with a big soft squishy rubber seal

Hey there BobHenry...

That looks like somthing I could easily make myself..Dont know if they sell them here but I,ll check.. If not I,ll make somthing like it..

Thanks
Classic Finn

[Classic Finn]

We used an old firehose to make a flap for the hatch , top and bottom , and even with much rainy weather , no leaks yet, but we did get some ants moving into the galley...

Hey GPW

Them ants enjoy whatever sweet food you have in the galley..

Classic Finn