Anchor Locker Latch

[Boomvang]

The anchor locker hatch cover on the bow of my 34 O'Day has, of course, a finger hole used to open the lid. There is no latch of any kind that can be reached through this hole. Was there ever a latch? Is something missing?

 

[jibes138]

Mine just has a bungee cord from the lid to a strap inside. I think the hole just let's you open it without having something protruding above the deck that you will stub your toe on or smash with the anchor

 

[SailingCal21]

Same here, except no bungee. Probably the bungee had long since expired on Karma.

 

[DannyS]

Yup, just a hole, no latch inside and never had a problem.

 

[jibes138]

the bungee cord just prevents the cover from flying open when the wind catches it, keeps it under control

 

[njlarry]

..what jibes138 said. The bungee cord unhooks to fully open the hatch.

 

[SailingCal21]

Gotta get a bungee then. Haven't had a problem yet without one, guess that's what the eye strap in the bottom of the locker is for. Didn't think that was sized for the bitter end of the rode.