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Carl in LA
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Initially Posted - 06/27/2018 :  06:45:35  Show Profile
Hi All:

Does anybody have a solution that would keep the head door from easily swinging back and forth when not closed and latched?

I mean, I could use a shock cord hooked from the handle to the companionway stairs or a line tied off at one end with a loop to hook around the latch handle... but has someone tried a different solution?

How about one of those little gas cylinder things used for hatches on cars?

Thoughts???

All the best,

Carl
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Edited by - Carl in LA on 06/27/2018 06:46:37

Carl in LA
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Response Posted - 06/28/2018 :  07:02:14  Show Profile
I'm thinking a hatch spring mounted horizontally could get the job done...

https://thmarinesupplies.com/products/lid-and-hatch-support-springs

Perhaps with a little fabric sleeve around the spring to keep it quiet during operation (rubbing on the door)...
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Edited by - Carl in LA on 06/28/2018 07:05:43
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Voyager
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Response Posted - 06/29/2018 :  04:26:08  Show Profile
Screen door piston? Would definitely look like a kluge!
Although a bungee shock cord mounted inside the door in the same position as the piston might do it. You’d have to keep the bungee relatively taught to prevent the door from slapping around when it’s nearly closed, however it can’t be so tight that it prevents you from opening the door all the way. Fine balance.
Bruce Ross
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Edited by - Voyager on 06/29/2018 04:41:13
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Stinkpotter
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Response Posted - 06/29/2018 :  14:49:03  Show Profile
Latch.

I had the builder put a curtain on the head doorway instead of the standard door that barely had swing room in the cabin. If anyone comments I'll suggest if you need a door instead of a curtain, you need to be on a "penis boat", not a lobster boat.
Dave Bristle
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PO of 1985 C-25 SR/FK #5032 Passage, USCG "sixpack" (expired),
Now on Eastern 27 $+!nkp*+ Sarge
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Carl in LA
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Response Posted - 06/29/2018 :  20:15:55  Show Profile
Bruce and Dave... appeciate the thoughts...

I've ordered a hatch spring.

Between the two ideas I'd lean to the curtain... but, given that I periodically have mixed company on board... I'd better keep the door. But I agree... the door causes more problems than it solves.

Report forthcoming after spring installation.

Best,

Carl
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WK 727
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Response Posted - 06/30/2018 :  12:30:26  Show Profile
Carl, what about switching the hinge to the other side? The door could open all the way to the settee and be completely out of the way when open. Just a thought.

John
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Carl in LA
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Response Posted - 07/05/2018 :  09:30:13  Show Profile
That would appear to be a good thought... but I'm at the mid-point of adding the spring... received spring and sewed a little cover for it... will install tomorrow and assess situation.

Reversing the door swing... These boats were made for several years - did any of the earlier model years have the left-hand door swing?

I like that idea for a few reasons... easier access from the cockpit ladder... potential for using the door half open to shield yourself from others sitting in the salon... use of right-hand (for me) to open and close latch...



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Carl, what about switching the hinge to the other side? The door could open all the way to the settee and be completely out of the way when open. Just a thought.

John
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Carl in LA
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Response Posted - 07/10/2018 :  08:06:11  Show Profile
Well...

It's installed but I wish I would have purchased the larger diameter spring... it's not exactly stout. But it gets the job done while on the trailer... we shall see about its performance on the water.

Best to all,

Carl
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