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Cate
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Initially Posted - 05/01/2006 : 08:25:44

This weekend I did a deck inspection and found that the latch to the anchor compartment is broken. I need to use a strong fingernail to get the hatch open. I have looked for the part at CD, but no dice. Two questions: Does anyone have a recommendation for replacing that latch? If the anchor compartment is not latched is there a chance it may come open while under sail?

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Cate

1983 C-25, Standard rig, swing keel

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ClamBeach
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Response Posted - 05/01/2006 : 09:13:52

I purchased an exact duplicate latch at our local chandlery... I think it was branded 'Seadog'.

If you look through the West Marine (or other) catalogs you'll probably find one. IMHO: The factory engineering on the locker leaves something to be desired. Even with the stock latch working properly, if you stick the bow into a wave you can lose it. (too weak)

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tinob
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Response Posted - 05/01/2006 : 09:23:54

Cate,

I have an 83 cat and the anchor locker lock (zamak) has been fried since I've owned the boat. I have been looking for a replacement part on and off these many years. I just googled marine hardware and went blind looking at suppliers of the world market in marine hardware. NADA. Hasn't flipped open, yet.

Should you come across a replacement please let me know. I'll do the same.

Val on the hard DAGNABIT # 3936 Patchogue, N.Y.

seven days to splash

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Leon Sisson
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Response Posted - 05/01/2006 : 09:54:51

How about replacing the stock anchor locker latch with a stainless steel barrel bolt? I'm still using the original, or an exact replacement, but I have no special fondness for it.

-- Leon Sisson

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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 05/01/2006 : 09:58:55

Defender.com is the place for all of the odd latches and such. They have the original and lots of upgrades to consider.

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Fantasy II
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Response Posted - 05/01/2006 : 10:26:23

I have just replaced my broken anchor locker latch, which I received from Catalina Direct! Yes, they have them - ask specifically for that part.

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Cate
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Response Posted - 05/01/2006 : 11:06:51

The latch looks like this, but it's a cupboard bolt. Hmm. Wimpy.
http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1|10918|311444|311569&id=106103

Then there's this button latch from West Marine that looks a little more substantial.
http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/producte10001/-1/10001/21773/0/0/latch/All_2/mode+matchallpartial/0/0

If I'm going to replace this hardware I want to get as low a profile as possible. No stubbed toes or tangled lines.

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tinob
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Response Posted - 05/01/2006 : 12:38:49

Cate,

Cd does list an anchor locker lock #1287 @12.75 But no picture to determine if it is an exact replacement product. As you point out it must lay flat. Defender, WM, Jamestown, nada.

Val on the hard DAGNABIT # 3936 PATCHOGUE, N.Y.

Seven days till splash

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Lightnup
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Response Posted - 05/01/2006 : 12:40:24

I replaced mine with the latch shown here. The holes lined up okay but the rounded end of the hasp was about 1/8' too long and it touched the toe rail. Had the end shaved flat and now it lays flat.

[url="http://www.boatus-store.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/20002/-1/20002/21540/20002/148/147/24"]Anchor compartment hatch[/url]

Steve

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Fantasy II
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Response Posted - 05/01/2006 : 16:04:36

Cate, the anchor locker latch I got from Catalina Direct is, in fact, a DIRECT REPLACEMENT for the original. Fact is, I only had to replace the sliding half - the slide had been broken off.

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Response Posted - 05/01/2006 : 18:45:04

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by tinob
 I have an 83 cat and the anchor locker lock (zamak) has been fried since I've owned the boat...Hasn't flipped open, yet.<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

Neither has mine...One of these days I'll remember to replace it.

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dave holtgrave
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Response Posted - 05/01/2006 : 19:11:57

got mine at boaters world.
i think it was a little longer but, covered all the holes that i didn't use, which i think were in the lid.
paid about $6.00. stainless.
probably plated but, is about two tears old and looks brand new

dave holtgrave
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sailing carlyle lake in southern illinois

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Cate
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Response Posted - 05/02/2006 : 09:14:53

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Fantasy II
 Cate, the anchor locker latch I got from Catalina Direct is, in fact, a DIRECT REPLACEMENT for the original. Fact is, I only had to replace the sliding half - the slide had been broken off.
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Ahh. Good to know the CD anchor locker latch fits perfectly. I ordered one yesterday- $13.00. It's worth knowing I won't have to drill or fill any new holes. The slider on my old latch was plastic so it's understandable how it broke. The replacement latch has a metal slider so I expect it won't break easily. Now I just have to watch out for that little knob on the slider.
Here is the new latch:
http://www.catalinadirect.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=229

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PamC
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Response Posted - 05/02/2006 : 13:56:44

Thanks for the link Cate. Ours seems to be intact, but I believe it should have a spring in it. The slide just flops around. Ours is off currently while we're painting the deck

and I'm going to experiment before replacing it. I'm glad to know where to get a replacement though.

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Cate
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Response Posted - 05/02/2006 : 14:05:35

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by PamC
 Thanks for the link Cate. Ours seems to be intact, but I believe it should have a spring in it. The slide just flops around. Ours is off currently while we're painting the deck

and I'm going to experiment before replacing it. I'm glad to know where to get a replacement though.
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Pam,
I'll let you know if the new latch has a spring when I get it.

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Fantasy II
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Response Posted - 05/03/2006 : 19:10:35

No, folks, the new latch from CD does NOT have a spring. Works just like the original one!

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broudbrun
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Response Posted - 05/03/2006 : 21:44:23

I just replaced mine with one from CD. Of course I cleaned out the anchor well right before this picture and smeared a great big thumprint on the new clasp :)

http://svcat.talkspot.com/uploads/8263/anchorclasp.jpg

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Response Posted - 05/03/2006 : 21:48:45

Seems like the original was a bad idea--mine is stuck, too. (But the locker has never flown open and the anchor has never flown out and hooked me as I was approaching an inlet where I ended up swinging around and bashing against the rocks...) I recently bought a chromed-brass barrel bolt to replace it, figuring that'd be less likely to jam.

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Response Posted - 05/05/2006 : 11:22:40

Yep, I gave mine a good looking over last night and since it's open on the end where I thought a spring should go I guess it's not meant to have one. I guess that means mine is as good as new! For what that's worth...

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tinob
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Response Posted - 05/12/2006 : 14:22:24

Anchor locker latch arrived yesterday...Good news it's cast bronze chrome plated not like the cromed Zamak of the original equipment. This one might outlast me.

Val on Calista # 3936 Patchogue,N.Y.

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BLEE
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Response Posted - 05/12/2006 : 18:54:23

Cate,
I just purchased an anchor latch from CD. They were in stock and relatively cheap compared to West Marine.

regards

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Cate
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Response Posted - 05/15/2006 : 10:00:33

To follow up on my original post...I received the new anchor locker bolt from CD and installed it this past weekend. Unlike many of the projects I have done on my C-25, this one was simple, inexpensive and went well from beginning to end. The new bolt fit the old drill holes perfectly and it has a nice solid contsruction. Small victory at sea.

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