[Public-List] Companionway Lock

milleype at kingston.net milleype at kingston.net
Wed Aug 20 09:01:31 PDT 2008


Don,
Thanks for your suggestions. I rather like the idea of a sliding steel bar.
Peter

> 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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