Main Hatch

[Guystapo]

AHHHHHH I cant get rid of the screeching when I open the main hatch ..HELP!

[Jim Hardesty]

Here is one fix. 

https://c34.org/bbs/index.php/topic,9590.msg72352.html#msg72352

Search here for "sliding hatch" Or "companionway" and get lots more.
Jim

[Noah]

My old post on this subject:
https://c34.org/bbs/index.php/topic,9920.msg75809.html#msg75809

[KWKloeber ‘84 C-30 #3573]

Just think of it as an early warning entry horn!

Be cautious that it might mean more than simply a sliding/rubbing issue and it could be caused by a screw or the seahood interfering with and damaging the companionway hatch.