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

[WindWater]

Jim,

Thanks for the heads up on the identical issue. I'll reach out to Stan thus
week and see if I can get one direct from him. 

Thanks everyone for the great responses!



Jim Connolly 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
> 
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> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Locking/Securing the Cabin (broken lock on
> pop
> 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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