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General Activities => Main Message Board => Topic started by: tvorgitch on January 02, 2024, 08:03:44 AM

Title: Lewmar low profile hinge removal
Post by: tvorgitch on January 02, 2024, 08:03:44 AM
I want to replace the seal on my Lewmar low profile hatch. I removed the covers on the hinge pins and I understand each aluminum pin should slide to the center to release the hinge, but there's a bit of plastic in the center that keeps this from happening. I don't see how I can open the plastic. What am I missing?

Thanks in advance for you assistance.
Title: Re: Lewmar low profile hinge removal
Post by: Ron Hill on January 02, 2024, 03:01:46 PM
Tom : I believe that you have a Lewmar quest that can be answered by them!!              try "USTechsupport@Lewmar.com"

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Title: Re: Lewmar low profile hinge removal
Post by: tvorgitch on January 04, 2024, 09:07:57 PM
Ron,

Thanks. Lewmar was very responsive, but unfortunately they gave me the wrong information. Since the rigid boom vang restricts the hatch, it's difficult to get a good view and my picture was not clear. Under better light I was able to see the plastic clips and pop them off.

After a few minute soak in PB Blaser, I had the lid off and was able to clean the gasket, hopefully fixing the leak. If not, I will replace the gasket.

Here is the type of hinge on my hatch: