Hatches

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Hi all,
Can I please get help with putting down aluminum hatches on a steel deck !
The boat is all painted. All ideas will be welcomed


Thanks

[micspoko]

if you want a properly join aluminium hatch with steel deck you must used a triclads
http://www.triclad.com/

[gonzo]

It is relatively simple. All it takes is a neoprene gasket to prevent the metals from touching. Also, there is a grease that helps isolating too. Most hatch companies sell it.

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Thanks :0)

[MikeJohns]

It's very common to have alloy and wooden hatches on a steel deck. The coaming is steel not Triclad. As Gonzo says the touching part is the gasket. At the hinge you can simply use grease or if you want a dry hinge bush it with one of the bearing plastics like HDPFE.