Can someone who has disassembled the latch assembly on the opening portlights, port and starboard offer some insights.Is there a trick to removing the disc that covers the screw which secures the latch assembly without marring it?
Is there other advice for a painless change out of the lens in each port?
Thank You
Randy
I just used sharp, stiff knife blade under the edge; worked around the edge. No damage, popped right out. Easy to replace.
I left uncovered for several weeks since I replaced the o-rings in the latch as they needed periodic adjustment while the new rings got seated. The covers popped right back in when I was done.
Randy : I've never had to do that job, but if I had to I'd get some advice (second opinion) from Lewmar. Call them at (203)458-6200. There might be an easier way to get that plug out.
Actually I happen to be on the boat, so I just took my small Swiss Army knife blade and slowly pry-ed out one as a test. Be careful that you pry a little at a time or you could break the knife tip. :wink:
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Randers, Did mine by taking a sharp pointed knife blade and prying them out. Worked great. Just be careful that you keep an eye on where they go when it comes out. Behinde it is a phillips screw that you can adjust the working tension of the latch. A little goes a long way on the adjustment.
I'll be down this weekend if you need me.
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