[C320-list] Port cockpit locker latch

[carylhunt at yahoo.com]

Do you need a lock?  After banging into it often we removed it and used existing screw for the latch to attach a handle made from webbed strapping.

It works great and no more complaints.

H & C Hunt
Capricorn #818

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> On Jul 4, 2015, at 9:54 AM, Denny Browne <dennybrowne at verizon.net> wrote:
> 
> My crew just broke the hasp in a race and I heard them complain about it for the first time after years of racing. I just took it off, and I'm thinking of installing a new on the aft edge of the compartment. Also thinking of routing out a 3/4"x3" section where the old one was in lieu of a handle. 
> 
> I'm also eager to hear ideas on a recessed lock. 
> 
> Denny Browne
> A Cappella #935
> Redondo Beach
> 
> Sent from iPhone, sorry for typos, grammar, etc...
> 
>> On Jul 4, 2015, at 6:46 AM, Millers <millers1 at aol.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Has anyone installed a recessed latch? Or did Catalina every fix this nasty feature ...,,it has caught more legs as people go past the cockpit table in the up position
>> Art. #680
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Jul 3, 2015, at 7:49 AM, Brian Borchers <slaintec320 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Tim,
>>> 
>>> Your hull number suggest it is a 1999.  In 1999, the aft inboard starboard Lewmar port was removed and replaced with a Lewmar hatch.  Therefore, there are only six on your boat.  
>>> 
>>> Slainte
>>> #608
>>> 
>>>> On Jul 2, 2015, at 9:59 PM, Tim <chillinonahd at yahoo.com> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Hi All-
>>>> hope the sailing is good so far this summer for those in the NE.
>>>> Couple of questions....1. I've replaced the o-rings and my ports still drip, so is there a way to replace the gasket around the frame for the lens?2. how tight should the locking levers be? I've tried really tight where I need to loosen with a screw driver before I can open and loose enough that I can open by hand...both leaked.3. If I replace with the "new" ones from Catalinadirect, is this fairly simple job? Is there a better supplier?4. Lastly Catalinadirect states that the C320 has seven (7) of these, while not on the boat I can only count 6. 4 in the salon and 2 in the aft berth. I recall that some C320s may have had one near the galley. True?
>>>> Thx
>>>> TimCalypso #603
>>>