Transom door latch

pearson57842

The plastic insert that is in the stainless receptacle for the transom door barrel bolt has cracked and the bolt now rattles and won't stay locked. Does anyone know where to purchase a replacement?

LaRea

I never found one ... ended up replacing the latch.

Black_Diamond

Maybe someone remembers or I can check my next time at the boat, but you can use the rubber grommet for a Toyota PCV valve.  Solves the rattling problem. 

[Deleted User]

Old school hardware stores are great places to look for items like this. Black_Diamonds tip is great, though parts for my wife's Toyota are almost as expensive as marine OEM parts  

rmrstlmo

Pearson57842:  Your original question sounded like it was regarding the receptacle that the latch fits into when the door is closed.  Correct? 

If so, I have the same problem.  I was thinking of trying some of that rubber coating stuff that you can put on hand tools.

Here is the link to the PCV valve grommet fix that works great for the receptacle when the door is in the open position:

http://rinkerboats.vanillaforums.com/discussion/comment/13650#Comment_13650

pearson57842

Thanks rmrstlmo. I will pick up the grommet and install it this weekend.

duane.mosley

i was going to try this grommet, but when i received the new door latch kit, the plastic bushing was with the kit. for a 1.17, i would give it a shot.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Crown-Bolt-5-8-in-Black-Neoprene-Grommet-73588/202210007

tundra250

I tried the grommet a while ago....it kept coming out...finally lost it

06Rinker270

Did anyone ever figure this out or find a grommet that works?  I received the black plastic keeper from Perko but as @tundra250 said it fits too loose and falls out.  

PartsMan

buy at your local hardware store or on-line

Part#: Dorman 42058

Willhound

Off topic slightly, but I think I'm going to invent something for us Rinker owners.....a little cover that goes over the hatch switch with "Check Transom Door" printed on it....

Cableguy Greg

I used my label maker to make a sticker above the switch. It states, "Check Door".