The cockpit lockers in my MKII have conventional hasp latches. We're never really sailing in conditions that potentially involve knockdowns, but it still seems good practice to always have a pin or carbiner in the hasp so a locker will not open to sea in case we go flat to the water.
The new Catalina boats have a nice button latch closure that will not open unless you push in the button. Anybody know if those can be used as a simple "bolt on" replacement for the old style hasp? I know the holes will be different, but I would hope it could go into the same positions and cover up the holes of the original hasp.
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Greg Jackson
SV Jacqui Marie
2004 C36, MKII
tall rig, wing keel,
I took thin line (1/4" I think), made loops about 4" long and run the loops thru the hasps, pulling the knot thru the loop after it goes thru the hasp. Keeps the lockers closed without scratching and I don't have to fool around with locks which tend to scratch the gelcoat as well as ankles. VERY cheap , no work, and if one gets lost I simply cut off another piece of line and start over.
Chuck Parker
HelenRita 2072 Mk II
2002 Tall Rig - Winged Keel
Atlantic Highlands, NJ
That is clever, Chuck!
Duane Ising - Past Commodore (2011-2012)
s/v Diva Di
1999 Catalina 36 Hull #1777
Std rig; wing keel, M35B, Delta (45#)
Punta Gorda, FL
http://www.sailblogs.com/member/diva-di/
Duane..
It all goes back to the old story about ipowerboaters and sailors, as any boat show vendor will tell you. Power boaters show up in their tank tops, gold chains and braclets and trophy wives and say "I like that.. I'll take three".... us sailors show up in shorts with docksiders repaired with duct tape and say "I can make that"...
Chuck Parker
HelenRita 2072 Mk II
2002 Tall Rig - Winged Keel
Atlantic Highlands, NJ
[QUOTE=pierview;16544]I took thin line (1/4" I think), made loops about 4" long and run the loops thru the hasps, pulling the knot thru the loop after it goes thru the hasp. Keeps the lockers closed without scratching and I don't have to fool around with locks which tend to scratch the gelcoat as well as ankles. VERY cheap , no work, and if one gets lost I simply cut off another piece of line and start over.[/QUOTE]
Hey Chuck, would you mind sending a photo next time you're out? Thanks!
David
s/v Portmanteau
Hull #2133 -- 2003 MKII
Seattle, WA
Here is a shot showing the basic loop of line and then one drawn thru the clasp.
Chuck Parker
HelenRita 2072 Mk II
2002 Tall Rig - Winged Keel
Atlantic Highlands, NJ
OK... I went to manage attachments on the above, clicked on upload of the photo I wanted to attach but its not attaching. What am I doing wrong? I've posted pictures before with no problem.
Chuck Parker
HelenRita 2072 Mk II
2002 Tall Rig - Winged Keel
Atlantic Highlands, NJ
Chuck,
It's most likely the size of the pic is too large. I don't remember off the top of my head, but we are limited to relatively small pics for uploading.
Tom Sokoloski
C36/375IA Past Commodore
Noank, CT
About 310kb is the largest we can use on this site.
Larry Brandt
S/V High Flight #2109
Pacific Northwest, PDX-based
2002 C-36 mkII SR/FK M35B
Got it down to 210 Kb. and it seemed to work. Thanks Tom & Larry.
Chuck Parker
HelenRita 2072 Mk II
2002 Tall Rig - Winged Keel
Atlantic Highlands, NJ
Can't you simply twist the loop 90 degrees?
SF Bay
1998 C36
There's no "correct" way to do it... whatever works for you. I just find this way prevents the loops from getting caught on anything and getting pulled out. Sometimes I just pull the cord thru the hasp and let the loop hang from the knot.
Chuck Parker
HelenRita 2072 Mk II
2002 Tall Rig - Winged Keel
Atlantic Highlands, NJ