FWIW I have an ‘86 33 Mk II and it has those springs on the cockpit locker, fridge and nav table and I’m not a big fan. They are so sensitive to any sort of sideways touch that I couldn’t tell you how many times the lids have landed on my head while reaching in to get something. If I’m going into the cockpit locker to check anything I’ll usually use a bungee cord to ensure the lid stays open and I can get back out.
Tom S From: Dennis C. via CnC-List Sent: Friday, January 4, 2019 10:02 AM To: CnClist Cc: Dennis C. Subject: Re: Stus-List Speaking of cockpit locker latches I have these on both cockpit locker lids: https://www.amazon.com/Moonlite-Marine-Medium-Hatch-Holder/dp/B008Y2H5TU They are great for keeping the lid propped open. The downside is you need to train your crew to pull on them to close the lid. If a crew tries to force the lid closed without pulling the spring, it will distort the spring and you have to buy a new one. Also have one on the navstation lid. I have replaced the hinges with new ones and overbored and filled all the holes. Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Fri, Jan 4, 2019 at 10:45 AM Don Kern via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: Dennis To avoid being trapped we have attached a length of shockcord to the back side of the latch so it hangs down into the locker. It is a straight section going to a loop. The straight section's end has a small diameter copper pipe that has been crimped flat (using a vice in my workshop) then having holes drilled so matches the cover's latch holes. The other end forms a loop by crimping. That loop is just long enough to go over the main winch and keep the seat/cover open. My biggest problem has been with the three hinges in that they have cracked/broken. It seems that the back edge of the seat/cover was not sealed and and the core compressed allowing shear across the face of the hinge. All have been replaced which is a two man job, one inside with a nut driver trying to not loose the nuts/washers to the bilge god and the other topside doing the screwing. Don Kern Fireball 35-2, 12708 Bristol, RI -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray
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