transom door latch

toolmaker312

Does anyone know where to get a transom door latch with the same hole locations?  1.5 x 1.25.    2003  312
Thanks

Aqua_Aura

There is a few sizes but here is the link. Just measure what you have currently. 

https://www.westmarine.com/perko-chromed-bronze-barrel-bolt-P0424608.html

toolmaker312

Thanks, It seems they are all the wrong bolt pattern or are not showing the dimensions

YYZRC

Maybe the same as the 330/350?  Perko 947DP3CHR 5.25"

https://rinkerboats.vanillacommunities.com/discussion/3478/transom-door-barrel-bolt-size-for-2008-330-ec

toolmaker312

Not the same, Thanks just the same

rasbury

I have replaced mine a couple of times and never even thought to check- they just fit!

Grahamu

Is this the one?

rasbury

OK, I like what you did here...how about instead of a hole put a slot open at the top. That slot could be v shaped so as you raise the engine hatch the door would just eventually open vs break the  dang latch? Is this post good for patten?

Grahamu

Go ahead @rasbury just remember to shorten the bolt or reposition it so it will release.

rasbury

OK @Grahamu, 50%

Grahamu

@rasbury, by bolt I meant the sliding latch. not sure how much to shorten it. I think the door will start to rattle again with that modification

rasbury

Nah @Grahamu I'm sure I can fix that!

Grahamu

@rasbury, I checked mine to day and the vertical slot would not work on my 342

rasbury

If yours is like the picture you posted I think it would! Icwas actually kidding when I suggested it but, it would work!

YYZRC

@rasbury you need @j3ff to 3D print something like this (set the angle of the slot to the angle that your hatch opens at, I just ballparked this at around 25 degrees).

Obviously the bolt cannot extend beyond the plastic disc into the fiberglass hatch.

Grahamu

Mine would be almost horizontal to the right and I would have to push the door open to avoid the engine hatch hitting it

rasbury

We make it adjustable, also a piece of rubber behind it that also covers the slot so it does not rattle....I wonder how many people would buy one? I've broken at least two of them....I think I have a Lowes version on there now...

Formulaben

I'm looking at a completely different door with an internal latch for a fall project...something like this maybe:

https://www.greatlakesskipper.com/chaparral-boat-transom-gate-15-3-8-x-18-3-4-inch-stainless-steel

rasbury

I dlthink I've broken mine 3x? I havexa steel one in there now- and yes it looks like crap!

toolmaker312

I ended up buying one from Menards for parts. I inserted the sliding piece after I shortened it. It is a little thinner but that helps with alignment.  I had to bend back my hinges twice now Thanks

rasbury

I'm going to break down and get a new one- and bend my hinges back..which I've been afraid to do- but the snap to hold the door open no longer lines up so a bot of a pain- I figured they would break...

echandler1971

I transitioned my metal slider into a wood dowel slider. Now when I’m an idiot and open the engine bay with the door latched, the dowel just snaps. I have a bag of replacements ready to go. 

rasbury

So I had an idea, on another thread, for that latch to have an arc it can travel and not break- no royalties yet...

toolmaker312

I took my door off and brought it home and mounted it inside the shed doorway. I measured where it was and then bent up the amount I needed

rasbury

echandler1971 said:

I transitioned my metal slider into a wood dowel slider. Now when I’m an idiot and open the engine bay with the door latched, the dowel just snaps. I have a bag of replacements ready to go. 

So what did you do for a ",nob", something to grab to work it back and forth? I've tried a couple of things that just did not work out! I will say, the one now I have not managed to break. Did I just say that?

toolmaker312

I bought a similar latch that was for a garage door or gate or something. I used that shaft only that already  had a knob. I use the original housing for that shaft and. I modified the length a little bit with a pedestal grinder. I can send you a picture next time I'm out there maybe 4th of July

rasbury

I did what you did @toolmaker312 bit it is rusting...so I'd like to replace it, 50 bucks is a pretty cheap fix on a boat huh?

echandler1971

rasbury said:

echandler1971 said:

I transitioned my metal slider into a wood dowel slider. Now when I’m an idiot and open the engine bay with the door latched, the dowel just snaps. I have a bag of replacements ready to go. 

So what did you do for a ",nob", something to grab to work it back and forth? I've tried a couple of things that just did not work out! I will say, the one now I have not managed to break. Did I just say that?

I used a screw with a hex head that had a decent shank and made of shiny silver metal. I made up like 5 of them cuz I’m an idiot often. Just ask my wife. 

toolmaker312

the slider is the only thing that is new