Transom Door Latch
Bruce
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I made the tragic mistake of raising the engine hatch this weekend with the transom door closed and latched , (the self inflicted wounds always seem to hurt the worse). My wife likes to keep the door shut so our little dog doesn't go for an unexpected swim, so I need to replace the latch. Does anyone know the best place to purchase a new latch?
Thanks in advance,
Bruce
2004 250 FV
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I keep my door closed most of the time and still (mostly) catch myself when lifting the hatch. I'm on my 3rd one but it's far less painful now.
There are chrome/SS replacements available and someone will chime in with a link..... because you are not alone in making this error and we feel your pain.
Bruce! You've just graduated to "Weathered Captain"
We have all done that one. LOL. Mine was last year, actually by my mechanic.
Tiki has a great idea.
My mech replaced mine with the original, I think from ATCO. You should find the part pretty easy at a West Marine. You might have to wait a few days to get it.
Tiki's solution can be implemented in the next 30 minutes, assuming you have a hardware store nearby!
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And lastly, after you make the first one, the next 7 or 8 are free from the leftover dowel so you can share or keep a spare to quickly change out and not mention it to your wife who is already wondering about your seamanship skills.......(don't ask how I know)
Been there, done that with that lock too. Right of passage I think. lol
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Knock on wood, haven't done it yet. Do have a small sign from a labeller above hatch switch that reads DOOR. Worked so far. Cr*p, bet I've jinxed myself now! MT
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I have seen plastic screws in the past. I wonder it they are still available. I'm going to have a look. I have seen them used to attach printed circuit boards to various computer or hvac applications to avoid transferring electrical and static electrial charges. I bet they'd be fine. The ones I saw where white material. MT
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