[C320-list] Latch for head door

[John Frost]

A note of caution. On my MKII, the handle on the lock is held on with a set screw. I was alone on the boat and closed the door from inside the head and the handle fell off, potentially locking me in with NO way out. Luckily I had a tool in my pocket that worked. Lesson: tighten the setscrew way tight and consider lock tight.

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-----Original Message-----
From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Jack Brennan
Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2019 11:17 AM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Latch for head door

Hi Allan:

That’s a good idea, although I think I might try putting the hoops on the outside and inside, so guests can have privacy while doing their thing. Thanks.

Jack Brennan
Sonas, 1998 Catalina 320, no. 528
Tierra Verde, Fl.
Dolphin Cruising Club of Tampa Bay


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From: allanfield47 at gmail.com
Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2019 10:33 AM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Latch for head door

We took a different tack with the head door on SS2 and SS3.  Think of a hook and loop that keeps a door, such as a gate or screen door, closed.  We reversed this by putting the loop on outside of the door and the hook on the inside of the head on the doorframe.  The big advantage of doing this is that air circulates through the head when we are away and under sail, cutting down on odors.  Secondarily, we don't have to be concerned about the door latch giving way while under sail which it often did.

Allan S. Field
Sea Shadow - C387, #103 (formerly C320, #808) Columbia, MD

-----Original Message-----
From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> On Behalf Of Jack Brennan
Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2019 8:11 PM
To: C320-list at catalina320.com
Subject: [C320-list] Latch for head door

Does anyone know of a replacement for the latch on the head door, circa 1998? I’ve disassembled, oiled and resassembled mine, but it’s just plain worn out. The door won’t stay locked, which means it swings open and shut when I’m sailing.

 I can’t seem to find anything that looks like it on Catalina Direct. I thought I would try here before heading out toHome Depot.

Jack Brennan
Sonas, 1998 Catalina 320, no. 528
Tierra Verde, Fl.
Dolphin Cruising Club of Tampa Bay


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