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Companionway drains
Posted: Sat May 16, 2015 7:50 am
by standib
There are two small covers on the deck just aft the traveler. I believe these are covers for the companionway hatch drains. Can anyone tell me how these are held in place? I need to remove, clean and Re-bed these covers.
Bob Standish
Brigadoon
Hull# 56
Re: Companionway drains
Posted: Mon May 18, 2015 7:21 am
by Carolina.Mind
Don't remove the covers if you can avoid it. Bed Bath and Beyond sells a Tervis Tumbler straw brush (no comment on the original purpose for the brush) that fits the drain and has a long wire handle. This has worked perfectly to unclog the drains.
David Johnson #377
Re: Companionway drains
Posted: Mon May 18, 2015 8:05 am
by standib
Thank you for the reply. My drains are not blocked (yet) but I need to re-bed these covers. The sealer around these covers are in very poor shape.
Re: Companionway drains
Posted: Tue May 19, 2015 7:11 am
by R.B.
I have just cut away any of the caulking that has separated, cleaned and re-caulked again with a UV resistant sealant.
Re: Companionway drains
Posted: Tue May 19, 2015 7:30 am
by standib
Okay. Thanks.