Hatch fasteners

[Spuddy]

I've got the aft deck hatch and the engine access one in cockpit floor which need bits n pieces to hold them down. Some sort of twist and lock gadget would be ideal and I thought I recalled something called a "floor anchor" in stainless but can't google it down. Searches only show up bits for holding down motorbikes or gym equip. Toggle fastener types won't fit unfortunately .Anyone know what I'm trying to describe or has another suggestion ?

 

[saxonpirate]

Yes, what you're after are "Flush Pull Latches" There are various designs but all are basically intended to flush mount into the lifting hatch/access panel. When the hatch is closed you turn the flush handle which operates a bar on the underside to perform the locking function. Now, where to get them is another story. RWB do them but are trade only. Take a look at their site to acertain it's what you want.

http://www.rwbmarine.com.au/cat.php?do=s...ulls&sub=10

If that's the part you require, you should be able to Google something up using Flush Pull Latch...
Good Luck.

 

[Seafort]

Camlock Systems comes to mind. They are used a lot on electrical enclosures.

Dave.

 

[mainmarine]

You can perhaps find them here: http://www.cquip.com/catalogue.html
page 59 to 65 click on the menu and then jump to pages. If you can't find a local supplier I can get you some

 

[Adamastor]

Get hold of a Perko latch. These guys should be able to help- they're the agents your side of the Atlantic.

 

[Spuddy]

Thank you all - very helpful !

 

[seaesta]

A lot of older boats (like mine) have hatches secured by a screw machanism. basically a knurled knob about the size of an acorn on a pivoted screw thread locates onto a "fork" and is tightened up by truning it .

When I lost my hatch over the side I made a new hatch and fitted new mechanism. I bought the screw mechanisms from the local DIY store - they were sold for fixing down sash windows. If you want these type then try looking for sash window fittings or furnishings
good luck
Martin

 

[Bodach na mara]

The things described by seaesta are "Brighton catches" and are available from Screwfix.

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/59029/Iron...hrome-58-x-22mm

 

[PetiteFleur]

For the engine hatches in the cockpit floor - there are heavy duty ones from Timage - expensive but do an excellent job. I had to fit some after the initial survey as the hatch was not latched at all and could flood the engine if the boat capsized! Which has not happened yet!! See:- http://www.timage.eu/Productimage.aspx?id=332

 

[Spuddy]

Thanks for that Petite Fleur : flush fitting and I can make sense of the illustration but the price for the number I need ; some of the on-line catalogues don't give a clear enough idea about dims and so on. I'm primitive enough to prefer to have thing in my hand. Maybe a call to Mainmarine and see what he can get.