To have the Atkins & Hoyle Ltd. Expert Hatch Repair Team inspect and
provide a quote on your refurbishing project, send them to this
address
Atkins & Hoyle Ltd. is
world renowned as the premier marine hatch and port
manufacturer. With over 30 years of experience, we have the
skills, tools and expertise that is necessary to bring your
hatches and ports back to like-new condition. While there are
other hatch repair vendors that offer similar services, Atkins &
Hoyle Ltd. stands alone when it comes to quality, service and
guarantee. We stand behind our strong 1-year guarantee against
any leaking or malfunction of your repaired product. For a
fraction of the cost of a new hatch or port, we can bring your
old product back to life with new g
lass, gaskets and parts. Original Atkins & Hoyle Ltd.
parts are superior:; be wary of no name repair shops, garage repair outfits and
individuals who claim to have experience. For reliable service and support,
trust only Atkins & Hoyle Ltd. when it comes to all Hatch and Port repair
services.
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Hatch and Port
Repair
Atkins & Hoyle Ltd.
27-2250 Rockingham Dr.
Oakvil
Shipping Information
le, Ontario
Canada
L6H 6J3
If you are from the United States, please contact us through our
toll-free line 1-877-415-5167 or email at
atkinshoyle@dapa.com. This is so that we can provide you with
our information for customs in order to have a quick and inexpensive
border crossing, all costs cover
Glass Replacements
Our thorough repair process starts with the careful
removal of the glass while avoiding any damage to the frame.
Next, we clean all of the old glue and dirt off the frame. Then,
to ensure that there is no residue left behind, we use a
powerful solvent around the frame and the new acrylic lens: we
not only clean the surfaces but also prep them for complete
adhesion. The last stage of preparing the hatch or port for new
glass involves using a special
Gasket Replacements
Atkins & Hoyle Ltd. supplies new gasket material for
all hatches and ports of any size from any brand. We will
ship the gaskets and glue to you or we can replace them
ourselves when we are repairing the rest of the hatch or
port. First, the old gas
Atkins & Hoyle Ltd. carries the full range of
replacement parts for our hatches and ports including
B-arms, sliders, port knobs, springs, hinges and
screens.
Part Replacements
For a complete parts
list that includes all of these products and more please
click here;


kets must be completely removed. We take the time to clean
out the groove completely, however removing at least 75% of
the old material is usually enough for a DIY job. It is then
as simple as feeding a very small bead of an adhesive
product around the cleaned groove. The correct diameter of
gasket is then pressed into the groove. The ends are then
butted and sealed with a small dab of the sealant. The new
gasket will then set in 2-3 hours depending on temperature.
The first few times that the hat
Cast Acrylic:
This is
the true test of a offshore
quality hatch. Far stronger to withstand the
pressures and impacts of cruising than the cheaper
extruded product, we only use cast acrylic. It is also
better for the marine environment because it is much
more resistant to UV damage, preventing hazing, crazing
and eventual fractures in the hatch lens.
ch
or port is closed will be difficult as the gasket starts to
take on the shape of the frame.
acrylic primmer that etches the frame and the edge of the new
glass. This new lens is cut from the highest quality
cast-acrylic that is stronger and more damage resistant than any
extruded product. Finally, the perfectly fitted new lens is
placed into the frame and is sealed using a strong, flexible
marine grade sealer. The hatches or ports are then moved to a
stable platform where they are left untouched for the duration
of the curing process to ensure that the glue sets strongly
against both the frame and the acrylic.
ed by us through our broker.
