Canopus
1989 35-3
Hi everyone. I recently acquired a 1989 35-3 that I am in the process of replacing the hatches on. My problem is that the forward part of the main hatch is not flat. It's concave with the middle about 2-3mm lower than the sides (lewmar states no more than 1mm for ocean series hatches). The aft part is flat as are all sides of the v-berth hatch opening.
I don't have any apparent delamination aft of the mast and I even tested the core in that area and it's dry.
I suspect that the PO really cranked down on the tie-rod and distorted the deck. I'm thinking that it may flatten back out with the tie-rod disconnected and halyard tension pulling up. Does anyone have any experience with this situation or have any ideas how to fix it?
I don't have any apparent delamination aft of the mast and I even tested the core in that area and it's dry.
I suspect that the PO really cranked down on the tie-rod and distorted the deck. I'm thinking that it may flatten back out with the tie-rod disconnected and halyard tension pulling up. Does anyone have any experience with this situation or have any ideas how to fix it?