[Public-List] Companionway Lock

[Don Campbell]

Peter;
    You might try Lee Valley and check their hardware catalogue for 
drawer locks that would fasten tothe dropboards and be long enough to 
bve effective on the hatch cover yet be out of the way if open to avoid 
damage to cushions etc.  The trouble with any protruding steel bar into 
the hatch cover area is that it might hit a head and that could be far 
worse than damage to a cushion, especially if the diesel goes south and 
the wind is at 25 kts! You might want to consider a sliding steel bar 
that could be held  ahead enough in the slide so that there is no 
protrusion when the hatch is open.
Don

Peter Milley wrote:
> Thanks Gord,
> I saw an arrangement with a fixed flat SS bar mounted under the sliding
> hatch which extended through the upper dropboard. The end of the bar had a
> hole to receive the lock. I thought this might be a good system because it
> would  mean not having to attach any metal hardware to the dropboard to
> catch on settee cushions and stack without scratching the teak finish. I was
> hoping someone had a similar system so I could pick their brain on how they
> had mounted the bar to the under-side of the sliding hatch.
> We have had some exciting sails here in Kingston with really strong winds
> for the past week. I was really exciting on Sunday when the diesel engine
> quit and we had to sail back into Olympic Harbour in gusting 25 kt winds
> with hundreds of CORK regatta boats!
> Peter
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Gordon Laco" <mainstay at csolve.net>
> To: "Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all" <public-list at lists.alberg30.org>
> Sent: Monday, August 18, 2008 10:40 PM
> Subject: Re: [Public-List] Companionway Lock
>
>
>   
>> Hi Peter -
>>
>> Since a thief once smashed my Folkboat's companionway to steal a bottle of
>> rum, I have resorted to use a secure LOOKING lock mounted with very small
>> screws.  The lock will hold off the casual wanderer - nothing I am aware
>>     
> of
>   
>> will stop a real thief.  At least the small screws will prevent a lot of
>> collateral damage.
>>
>> Don't tell anyone please!
>>
>> Gord #426
>>
>>
>> On 8/18/08 9:48 PM, "Peter Milley" <milleype at kingston.net> wrote:
>>
>>     
>>> Can anyone recommend a good system to lock  a companionway with teak
>>> dropboards. There has to be something better than a standard swivel
>>> hasp...or is there?
>>>
>>>
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