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Kevin_Misselbrook

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Registered: 2017-05-26

Posts: 42

Removing Companionway Cover on a Frances 26 ?

Hi,
Has anyone got any experience of taking off the companionway cover into which the plexi-glass hatch cover slides ?
Ideally I'd like to take it off (temporarily) to get access to some bolts for fittings which I believe are underneath.
It's a job that's on my "desirable" To Do list rather the essential list - so I don't want to open a whole new can of worms if it's a pain of a job.  Any advice greatly appreciated. 
Kevin.

Jonathan_Hopper

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Registered: 2004-03-23

Posts: 161

Re: Removing Companionway Cover on a Frances 26 ?

Did this some years ago, and don't remember any problems.   From memory, there are a few screw in the side, and probably a bit of sealant involved - I have a vague memory that the screws go into battens but might be wrong on this.   There is also a batten on the end of the plexiglass (or whatever it is).    If you are getting any drips inside in that area it is worth re-sealing everything whilst you are there, possibly even the brass runners.

Marc_Langbroek

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From: Den Helder, Netherlands

Registered: 2019-03-04

Posts: 31

Re: Removing Companionway Cover on a Frances 26 ?

Kevin,

I did some repairs on my cover. See article  https://www.victoriashadow.co.uk/forum/ … php?id=750

Marc Langbroek,
S/Y Grace Darling

Kevin_Misselbrook

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Registered: 2017-05-26

Posts: 42

Re: Removing Companionway Cover on a Frances 26 ?

Thanks Jonathan and Marc.
Useful information.  I can now move forward with slightly less trepidation !