[Public-List] Companionway Lock

[Gordon Laco]

I am glad people are giving you more sensible solutions than the one I
descended to, Peter!



On 8/19/08 8:32 AM, "Don Campbell" <dk.campbell at sympatico.ca> wrote:

> 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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