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

[Mary Lou Troy]

And if the lock itself is not working, you can also get those from Stan.

Mary Lou


At 05:53 PM 7/9/2011, you wrote:
>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
>
>-----Original Message-----
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>top hatch)
>
>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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