Companion Way Doors

[jmnpe]

I have done the same thing that Tom is talking about, and it works very well. Once you prevent the companionway hatch from moving, the boards automatically stay in place.

John

[Momentum M]

Hi guys...I ordered these doors at the Strictly Sail in Miami a few weeks ago...to be delivered in the spring 'cause we have quite a bit of snow this year and I have to supply them a "print" of my existing panels (3)...that is a full size drawing of them... so that they'll fit well.
Now...as I don't have access to the boat 'till spring...so I still have time to cancel...
I'd like to get the real feedback on the doors.  Above there's a couple of guys that have them so it would be nice to hear there comments!!!
If they would have known of the end result....would they have still purchased them?
Do they like them...a bit...a bit more...or a whole lot?  Do they look good?
Are you satisfied of the quality, the finish, etc...

Your comments would be greatly appreciated

Thanks in advance

[wilsonlb]

A broom handle cut to the appropriate length wedged between the companionway frame and the lip of the sliding hatch prevents the hatch from moving backwards - and thus the hatch boards from being lifted.  Thus, a secure, inside "lock" that can be removed in less than a second if necessary.

[Tom Clay]

The barrel bolt installation to secure the sliding hatch from inside the boat.

[anaisdog]

is that a particular metal or just hardware store stainless?  thanks

[Rortega46]

I have a similar install but attached the barrel bolt to the sliding hatch and drilled a hole in the side of the cabin top.  The SS barrel bolt came from Zarcor.  This would not stop someone determined to open the hatch while I am aboard, but will cause extra noise and slow an intruder down so I have time to react.

[anaisdog]

i am thinking about doing lacing instead.  i need something that will stop someone and yes, i do live in a bad neighborhood.

[Jim Hardesty]

I ordered these doors at the Strictly Sail

Were they Zucor?  If so they offer a combination lock.  From the inside you can just move that to lock the doors and sliding hatch.  To that I drilled a hole and use a pin, like a grenade pin, to lock the doors and hatch.  Isn't real strong, not crowbar safe, but good enough for where I go. 

Jim

[anaisdog]

where are you buying zurcor from?  thanks

[Jim Hardesty]

where are you buying zurcor from?

I bought direct from Zucor, was a few years ago, think I got a boat show special price.  I like them.  If you want can post some pictures.
Jim

[anaisdog]

please do post.  thanks.  there is a member of my club who keeps coming onboard my boat, when i'm there alone so i need to start locking it.

[Rortega46]

Love my Zarcor doors.  They will keep your unwanted visitor out.

[Rortega46]

Here's a pic of the doors and combination lock from the cockpit.

[Jim Hardesty]

Here are pictures of the way I lock my doors from the inside.  Also is my storage system for storing the screen/window not being used, plywood with a spacer glued to fit.  I store it using the same shock cord as the OEM drop boards.

Jim

[anaisdog]

oh, i wasn't thinking about changing out the doors, just locking the boards and sliding hatch