{"id":1583,"date":"2013-04-22T19:53:30","date_gmt":"2013-04-22T19:53:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/a2baker.com\/magnoliablog\/?p=1583"},"modified":"2013-04-22T19:53:30","modified_gmt":"2013-04-22T19:53:30","slug":"2013-04-19-hatch-installationcheck","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/a2baker.com\/magnoliablog\/?p=1583","title":{"rendered":"2013-04-19 Hatch Installation–CHECK!"},"content":{"rendered":"

In preparation for launching Magnolia this week, \u201cMaterial Condition Zebra\u201d has been set! Material Condition Zebra is the Navy term for configuring hatches and valves in such a manner to make the ship water tight as possible. <\/p>\n

Magnolia has 11 deck hatches in over this last winter they were shipped to Select Plastics<\/a> in  East Norwalk, CT in groups of 5. Turn around time approximately 5 weeks and the work was completed as promised and on time. They replaced the lenses, gasket seals and performed other maintenance as required. <\/p>\n

I used a Butyl tape to provide a gasket seal for the frame and individual screws. I applied 3 \u20134 layers of tape to the frame leaving the backing tape to the last layer applied. <\/p>\n

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I also applied a wrap of Butyl tape to each of the screw heads. I was able to complete the application of the Butyl tape at home. The screws were placed on wax paper for easy transport to Magnolia for installation. <\/p>\n

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Once \u201conboard\u201d I used an ice pick to punch a hole through the Butyl tape and the backing tape. Yes there was a drop of blood shed as can be seen. Come on, you give me an ice-pick I am certainly good for at least one wound!<\/p>\n

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I then used a couple of ice picks to align the frame to the mounting holes BEFORE removing the backing tape! BEFORE removing the backing tape!! You have been warned!<\/p>\n

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Once the holes were all aligned the backing tape was removed the the individual screw inserted. Do not press down the frame firm yet.<\/p>\n

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The frames were checked for any gaps and an additional bead of Butyl tape for pressed under the frame for using an ice pick. <\/p>\n

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The secret to successful use of Butyl  tape I am told is slowly compressing the seal. I gently snugged up all the screws applying equal compression all around to the Butyl tape. I will repeatedly snug the screws down during our next couple visits to the boat. <\/p>\n

In addition to getting the hatches installed, Annette cycled and ensured each of the thru-hull valves were left in the closed position. With that, Magnolia is ready for re-launch this Thursday!! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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