J/30 Class Association Forums J/30 Forum The Boat, Sails and Equipment Hatch Issue

The small hatch above the main cabin table has a broken latch, so I can't lock it closed. The best I can do is close it and tighten the round knob on the metal track. I'm noticing that rainwater is getting in because the hatch is not locked closed.

So what are my options? I'd rather not replace and re-bed a new hatch; is it possible to unhinge and replace just the top?

An older thread mentioned a store called Thrifty Mariner which has J/30 hatches but doesn't seem to be in business, at least not at that URL and phone number.

Thanks,

Ryan Pierce, #337
rdpierce@pobox.com