Is Post in Trouble?

midocean · 04-03-2009, 09:18 PM

Ive been trying to call for a week now. No-one answers. No reply to emails...

If anyone can help, we need two aft deck hatches for a 47 and a port engine vent... anyone with access to molds?

Thanks

T

ancientmariner · 04-03-2009, 10:26 PM

I think your problem may stem from asking for molds. What do you mean by molds? All you need is a comprehensive marine catalog, i.e. Vetus, and some above average mechanical skills. Cutting holes in a sea-going vessel is serious stuff. If you are very familiar with glass work, the results of breaching the integrity of a hull, then go for it. Otherwise, find a professional that knows his stuff, is insured, and can leave you with a water tight deck and hull that will get you back to port when the going gets tough.

Capt J · 04-04-2009, 03:54 AM

He's only looking for the factory hatches to replace his factory hatches. BUT, any decent fiberglass guy should be able to make you fiberglass hatches without too much difficulty.

midocean · 04-04-2009, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Capt J

He's only looking for the factory hatches to replace his factory hatches. BUT, any decent fiberglass guy should be able to make you fiberglass hatches without too much difficulty.

Thanks... The easy thing to do would be to get the factory stuff. This is where we are starting. What you suggested is probably what we are going to have to do. As far as the vents, we may enclose both sides and take on the late model look.

midocean · 04-04-2009, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by ancientmariner

I think your problem may stem from asking for molds. What do you mean by molds? All you need is a comprehensive marine catalog, i.e. Vetus, and some above average mechanical skills. Cutting holes in a sea-going vessel is serious stuff. If you are very familiar with glass work, the results of breaching the integrity of a hull, then go for it. Otherwise, find a professional that knows his stuff, is insured, and can leave you with a water tight deck and hull that will get you back to port when the going gets tough.

Thanks for your help. Fortunately we are not total idiots and have a staff of fully qualified individuals on this project. As far as finding anyone in the marine fiberglass business in Florida who is "insured".... still laughing at that one... You were kidding, right??

K1W1 · 04-04-2009, 10:35 AM

Hi,

If you have any of the old lids etc any of your "fully qualified individuals" should be able to use it as a plug to knock up a useable mold to knock out a few more.

You never know if you do a good job you might be able to sell some :-)

ancientmariner · 04-04-2009, 11:02 AM

Re "total idiots" and "fully qualified staff". I have several dozen catalogs with O.E.M. and aftermarket hatches. Replacing old with new should be fairly straightforward. Insurance? Still laughing? I guess we aren't as hip out here. All the major yards in the Bay Area, i.e. Alameda Yacht & Ship, Svendsen's, KKMI, are willing to work on six and seven figure boats because they are insured.

midocean · 04-04-2009, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ancientmariner

Re "total idiots" and "fully qualified staff". I have several dozen catalogs with O.E.M. and aftermarket hatches. Replacing old with new should be fairly straightforward. Insurance? Still laughing? I guess we aren't as hip out here. All the major yards in the Bay Area, i.e. Alameda Yacht & Ship, Svendsen's, KKMI, are willing to work on six and seven figure boats because they are insured.

We are in L.A. 2 mos out of the year. I work in the entertainment industry and can attest to the GREAT difference between east and west cultures...especially here in Fla. where the boat repair industry is in the toilet(morally and finacially). This is the reason I am having to "owner intercede" on my own behalf. We will probably do some one-off deck hatches... they are 25 x 40 with a 6" radius on all corners. I was just hoping to get lucky. It's alot easier to buys a set from post. As far as the side vent goes, it was damaged and all that is there is the original hole where the vent was. Structural issues shouldnt arrise. we may glass the whole thing in, cut a set of medern slots, and build a anti-reversion boax behind... but then we have to do it to the other side. Again, buying a vent from post would ahve been a lot simpler.

Thanks agian for the help.

T.

K1W1 · 04-04-2009, 12:03 PM

Hi,

You could give these guys a shot they are in Tarpon Springs Fl and claim to have been in business a few years so they should be able to give you details of some satisfied customers

http://www.gbfiberglassparts.com/

Capt J · 04-04-2009, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ancientmariner

Re "total idiots" and "fully qualified staff". I have several dozen catalogs with O.E.M. and aftermarket hatches. Replacing old with new should be fairly straightforward. Insurance? Still laughing? I guess we aren't as hip out here. All the major yards in the Bay Area, i.e. Alameda Yacht & Ship, Svendsen's, KKMI, are willing to work on six and seven figure boats because they are insured.

It would be nice if you knew what you were talking about. BUT, the hatches he is looking for were made by Post, for their boats and will not be found in any catalog and they fit into a special recessed lip in the deck. Therefore Post is the only game in town, UNLESS you want to go modifying the deck also.

ancientmariner · 04-06-2009, 12:30 PM

CaptJ,
Thank you for setting me straight on Post Hatches. An important part of my business is wood and glass boat restoration and repair. Out of the MANY hatches I have done, I haven't had to deal with this particular situation. This scenario reminds me of the concern vessel manufacturers USED to have for the buyer...none. Have to replace an alternator, belt, pump? Can't get to it because of no room for tools, bulkhead in the way, don't have a tiny person to squeeze and wiggle back in that corner. No problem. At least it wasn't when the boat was built. Need to remove an engine, or two, but no deck hatch or door is large enough or in the right location to get them out. No problem. At least it wasn't when the boat was built. Luckily today the people designing and building boats understand the value that accessibility to parts will add to the end product. Good luck and smooth seas to Midocean.

NYCAP123 · 04-06-2009, 02:54 PM

100 Post Rd
Mays Landing, NJ 08330

If the poster contacts the PD, Library, a Real Estate office, clerks office, a neighbor on Post Road or any number of businesses in Mays Landing they should be able to find out the situation with Post and probably be able to make contact. Since their web site and phones are active my guess would be they're just closed for a while to ride out the recession like so many others are doing. Beyond that, a deck hatch shouldn't be a hard thing to fabricate for a good fiberglasser.

K1W1 · 04-06-2009, 06:16 PM

Hi,

As I wrote above unless ya all need glasses and don't wear therm.

Try this: http://www.yachtforums.com/forums/74868-post9.html

NYCAP123 · 04-06-2009, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by K1W1

Hi,

As I wrote above unless ya all need glasses and don't wear therm.

Try this: http://www.yachtforums.com/forums/74868-post9.html

Glasses are OK. It seemed midocean wants to deal with Post if at all possible so I figured a bit of skip tracing advice might be in order.

Capt J · 04-06-2009, 10:01 PM

Try calling HMY yacht sales in Dania Beach, FL. They are a Post dealer, good people to work with, and could probably help you out. Talk to Rick in Parts.

If I remember correctly, an outside company made the hatches and so forth for Post back in the day. I cannot recall the name of them, but I believe they're still around and will still make or have some parts in stock from back in the day. Try asking HMY who they are.......

Sort of like Glasstech in Miami made, and still makes the cockpit decks, hatches, etc. for the classic Bertrams.....28', 31' 35' 46's etc.........