[Rhodes22-list] making pop-top more secure (not more water-tight)

[Cover-man]

Peter,

If you look at the PT sliding hatch underside there is a hollow stiffener rib, port to stbd side. Carefully position a 1" tang between this rib, thru a horizontally cut slot in the companionway "door", and secure on the outside with a combo lock, inside with a heavy screw or bolt fixed onto the rib.  You still will need a tiedown to prevent lifting the top.

Art

Have a nice day!


On Jul 3, 2012, at 11:39 PM, peter klappert <peterklappert at comcast.net> wrote:

> 
> 
> A related question: I've found it all too easy to jimmy the pop-top open, even with it locked and with Stan's tie-down to a clam cleat as taut as I can make it. Has anyone come up with more/better security?
> 
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> From: "Leland" <LKUHN at cnmc.org>
> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> Sent: Monday, July 2, 2012 11:13:57 AM
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] making pop-top more water-tight
> 
> Mike,
> 
> I amazed at the amount of pine needles that get into my cabin.  I can
> understand some water blowing in but not pine needles.
> 
> I'm not sure if I would want to make my cabin too airtight.  I've always
> thought that my loose poptop seal might help keep the cabin aired-out enough
> to prevent mildewing.  For extreme waves and hosing a bunch of towels as
> temporary seals might work best.
> 
> Lee
> 1986 Rhodes22  AT EASE
> Kent Island, MD
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