Cracked Cabin Hath-where to get a replacement hatch?

[jbows]

I just bought a 2004 islander, and am loving it. What an awesome boat! I trailer my boats, so its nice to have a 45 mph in 2' chop, that I can trailer anywhere. My cabin hatch has a crack in it. Probably from the previous owner going 45 mph in 2' seas Where is the best place to get a replacement hatch? Can you get one directly from the factory? Thanks in advance for all your help! Its Great to be a Grady Owner!

Thanks,

Ed- Captain of the Seacog

 

[Strikezone]

I would check with your dealer...the factory will probably refer you to them anyway.

 

[1st grady]

Where is it cracked? Mine was also cracked right along the hinge but I repositioned the hinge and attached a cover strip which matches the acrylic to cover the 1/8 inch gap at the hinge. I also inserted a rubber gasket between the two plastic pieces at the hinge. I believe they crack if they are dropped while opening or closing forcing the plastic against the opposing hinged piece. For a good temporary repair you can use some methlene chloride to weld the parts together. (it is a glue / solvent )
Give us a picture and we can provide some more recommendations. Of course if money is not an issue, contact Grady.

 

[jbows]

Thanks guys for the tips. I'm going to give it another look to see if the fixing ideas may work, then if not, I'll call Grady. I bought the boat pre-owned, do I need to call a certain dealer, or just the closest one to me?