[C320-list] Replacement handle for rear cabin door

[John Frost]

Be careful retightening the set screw if it is like the one on my head.
Not long after I got my boat new, I stepped into the head and closed the
door.
As I pulled the door shut, the handle pulled out leaving me locked in.
Luckily the Admiral was there to help from outside.

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-----Original Message-----
From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf
Of Art
Sent: Monday, May 9, 2016 8:15 AM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Replacement handle for rear cabin door

I had the same problem of catching my jacket or pocket or something else on
the latch and it was turning into a real problem. However there is a simple
fix. Loosen the set screw on the outside handle, pull it off and then reset
the handle pointing up (lever on the bottom). This eliminates the hook on
the door.

Art Harden
Tortuga -Catalina 320
937-477-5544

-----Original Message-----
From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf
Of Jeff Hare
Sent: Monday, May 9, 2016 8:28 AM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Replacement handle for rear cabin door

Graeme,

The door assembly is made by SouthCo (http://www.southco.com) if I recall
correctly.

http://www.southco.com/en-us/product/hierarchy.html?hid=7319

I haven't looked but perhaps their Omni Door Latch would be a direct
replacement?
http://www.southco.com/en-us/mr  (No idea, didn't look carefully at all)

They have CAD drawings so you can get dimensions to make it easier to find a
replacement.  Allan's suggestion is a great one.  Point the handle down and
maybe you won't catch things on it...

-Jeff Hare
#809

-----Original Message-----
From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf
Of Graeme Clark
Sent: Monday, May 9, 2016 6:53 AM
To: Catalina List <c320-list at catalina320.com>
Subject: [C320-list] Replacement handle for rear cabin door

Is it only me that continually catches some piece of clothing or a strap or
belt on the lever-type door handle in the aft main cabin when squeezing
through the door!

I'd like to replace it with a circular 'knob-type' handle but obviously
would like to avoid hours of additional carpentry making new mortises and so
on, so ideally a like for like replacement with a different handle style.

Does anyone know anything about who makes this item of hardware or anyone
else done a similar replacement?

Graeme
#366, Jasker, 1996
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