[Rhodes22-list] Locking/Securing the Cabin (broken lock on pop top hatch)

[Jim Connolly]

Brian

I had the same issue with my '85.  Stan mailed me a small HDPE plastic
rectangle with two screw holes that mounts on the pop top and acts as a
striking surface for the bolt of the key lock. It keeps the hatch from
sliding forward with the lock engaged.  

You also will need another Stan-provided item, a plastic hook, line and clam
cleat.  The clam cleat mounts on the slanting wooden front of the cabin step
support and keeps anyone from lifting the pop top from outside the cabin
with the hatch shut.

With the hatch locked from sliding forward, and the pop top hooked down with
the line, the hatch boards are trapped and cannot be removed.

Security is relative.  This will keep lazy thieves out.  Someone could break
the hatch boards open or rip the HPDE hatch board slides out of the cabin
and get in.  That's why I don't keep anything worth stealing on my boat.

Best wishes

Jim Connolly
s/v Inisheer
'85 recycled '03

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Brian,

You have a secure fix, relatively straight-forward, although I cannot get a
snapshot until next week.  

You probably should have a "hold-down" line or strap, meant for keeping the
hatch from lifting when the hatch is closed. With that strap tightened the
only thing needed is a flat metal strap (tang) from West which will attach
to the bottom of the hatch surface at one end and thread thru a flat slot
(horizontal) made into the top of the companionway door, then locked with a
combo lock on the outside.  Call me as possible @ 404-295-7777.

R,

Art
s/v Mary Jane 
Boca Ciega



Have a nice day!


On Jul 9, 2011, at 3:53 PM, WindWater <njwindwater at hotmail.com> wrote:

> 
> I have a '92 (recycled '07) I was lucky enough to pick up last Spring. I
> noticed the lock on the pop top slider no longer works. The lock presses
in
> and latches, but the pin does not protrude in far enough to "catch"
against
> the track on the pop top. If you lift/wiggle the latch the slightest bit
it
> will allow the pin to slide past the bump on the track and open the hatch.
> The boat is in a generally safe area, but no need to tempt fate. 
> 
> Has anyone else experienced this problem?  Does anyone have an easy fix?
> 
> I'm trying to avoid mounting any new hardware or making any holes in the
> fiberglass, but also trying to avoid the headache of any hooligans dipping
> into my gear. 
> 
> I appreciate any feedback. 
> 
> Regards,
> Brian S. 
> S/V Latis (the Goddess of Beer and Water)
> 
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