Source for Viking Hatch Replacements

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Denjw
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Source for Viking Hatch Replacements

Postby Denjw » Sat Oct 30, 2021 11:37 am

Q1: What is a source for a replacement [for a VIKING-brand hatch as used on a 1997 23 CONQUEST engine well inspection port]?

BACKSTORY: [On my 1997 23 CONQUEST] the three inspection port hatches in the engine well leak badly. They are sun-damaged and warped . The OEM is VIking. I cannot find gaskets or replacement hatches. I jury rigged a solution with auto gasket material and silicon sealant around the rims, but want new replacement hatches. The only solution I can find is to order custom aluminum waterproof hatches from Bomar. The boat was refitted 2018 with new Yamaha 150-HP engines, new steering, and electric trim tabs.

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Re: Source for Viking Hatch Replacements

Postby jimh » Sat Oct 30, 2021 1:01 pm

A BING.COM search finds this vendor with VIKING hatches and seals:
https://www.marineboatingsupply.com/storagehatches.html

If looking for a specific size, you should give the dimensions of the hatch or the exact model number of the hatch.

Boston Whaler customer service may also be a source of information.

Also, TWIN CITIES MARINE in Two Rivers, Wisconsin may also be a source of information or replacement hatches.

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Re: Source for Viking Hatch Replacements

Postby Phil T » Sat Oct 30, 2021 1:41 pm

I just helped out an owner of a Conquest 23 from Oz who has the same inquiry.

After some research and talking with Sue Lodel at Beacon/Twin Cities. She carries the round inspection ports.

The rectangular Viking access hatch (which measures approximately 10"x 20" is not available. The replacement options include:

https://www.westmarine.com/buy/bomar--inspection-hatches--P024_720_002_502?recordNum=2

https://www.boatersplus.com/seachoice-39151.html

BEC HT1424-W https://www.fisheriessupply.com/beckson-ht-series-flush-hatch

Verify the inside and outside dimensions of what you have against these specs.

Aside - Boston Whaler Customer Service offers very limited general support to models out of production. They refer callers to the forums.
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Re: Source for Viking Hatch Replacements

Postby Denjw » Sat Oct 30, 2021 2:44 pm

Wow, I can’t thank you gentlemen enough for your very prompt help.

I will follow up on all this and report back to this thread.

I did figure on the rectangular hatch being a custom made item.

Thanks

Dennis
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