If you are pitching about in rough weather, how do you all keep the hatch from sliding back and forth and thereby getting a gulp or two of water down below? You COULD of course use the key to lock it in place above the hatch boards, but you might not want to fumble with the key to get down below fast if you had to for some reason.
Securing the companionway slider hatch on H36 in rough seas?
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Re: Securing the companionway slider hatch on H36 in rough s
How about a wedge that goes between the hatch and the guide?
You could fashion one with a finger hole for rapid removal.
How about a wedge that goes between the hatch and the guide?
You could fashion one with a finger hole for rapid removal.
wood
I have not done that since sailing from NY to florida.
I think I cut a piece of wood and just laid it on top of the slider
Nick
I have not done that since sailing from NY to florida.
I think I cut a piece of wood and just laid it on top of the slider
Nick
Re: Securing the companionway slider hatch on H36 in rough s
Just leave the key in the lock? Pocket?
Just leave the key in the lock? Pocket?
Re: Securing the companionway slider hatch on H36 in rough s
1. Can't you put the lock through the hasp without closing the lock, thereby not needing the key?
2. Barrel bolt - figure out a way to arrange it, don't know what your arrangement is.
3. Dodger - saves all that hassle.
1. Can't you put the lock through the hasp without closing the lock, thereby not needing the key?
2. Barrel bolt - figure out a way to arrange it, don't know what your arrangement is.
3. Dodger - saves all that hassle.
Re: wood
I used a piece of plastic water pipe and 2 rubber feet to make a security lock for securing the slider when down below. The same approach work from above deck and it just pops out of the way when you need to get below - works like Nick's piece of wood
I used a piece of plastic water pipe and 2 rubber feet to make a security lock for securing the slider when down below. The same approach work from above deck and it just pops out of the way when you need to get below - works like Nick's piece of wood
I use a barrel bolt fastened on one vertical side of the companion way close enough to the top so the bolt extends into a shallow hole that I drilled into the underside of the sliding hatch (plexiglass). I also use it to lock the sliding hatch when I'm standing on it to tie the mainsail to the boom when dropping the sail. The hatch slid out from under me once. Beware of (landlubber) visitors aboard who may still try (hard) to slide the hatch forward after you've thrown the bolt 
. I had two bent completely out of use that way:cry:.
. I had two bent completely out of use that way:cry:.
Re: Securing the companionway slider hatch on H36 in rough s
on my 25, after I lubed the slider with sail slug lube, it would work its way open also... i used a bungie ball thru the hasp and to a line hanger on the bulkhead.... this allows the slider to be slid open when I want it open, either from below or from the cockpit, but the bit of side pull keeps it closed.... and if its open, the stretched bungie ball will cause it to work its way to almost the fully closed position..
on my 25, after I lubed the slider with sail slug lube, it would work its way open also... i used a bungie ball thru the hasp and to a line hanger on the bulkhead.... this allows the slider to be slid open when I want it open, either from below or from the cockpit, but the bit of side pull keeps it closed.... and if its open, the stretched bungie ball will cause it to work its way to almost the fully closed position..
wood/plastic
Just cut a piece of small thin wood which lays down top of the slider from front to rear and the slider can't move and the wood is flat and doesn't move and can be put side ways on top while not needed,no drilling or anything fancy real simple but works good
I did all ocean trip from NY to Fl. and it worked real well
Nick
Just cut a piece of small thin wood which lays down top of the slider from front to rear and the slider can't move and the wood is flat and doesn't move and can be put side ways on top while not needed,no drilling or anything fancy real simple but works good
I did all ocean trip from NY to Fl. and it worked real well
Nick
Re: Securing the companionway slider hatch on H36 in rough s
Doesn't it make you wonder why we bother commenting when we never seem to get any response from the OP at least to indicate he read the comments?
I am not picking on this one poster but rather making a general observation about those who ask for help but don't take the time to read or acknowledge the comments from people who tried to help.
Doesn't it make you wonder why we bother commenting when we never seem to get any response from the OP at least to indicate he read the comments?
I am not picking on this one poster but rather making a general observation about those who ask for help but don't take the time to read or acknowledge the comments from people who tried to help.
I agree in general, but sometimes even I can get pulled away for a couple days after posting, and not be able to get back to the site and see the results and to reply... after about 4 days, I consider it a dead thread, as by that time the OP has forgotten he has posted anything anyway....
Hello everyone.
I red the tread and had use of it. With or without the OP comment. This is how forums work. One question lots of answers and many readers. Many of us benefits from your answers. Not just OP. Thanks to you all for your comments and know how all ower the forums.
Best regards.
Andreas
I red the tread and had use of it. With or without the OP comment. This is how forums work. One question lots of answers and many readers. Many of us benefits from your answers. Not just OP. Thanks to you all for your comments and know how all ower the forums.
Best regards.
Andreas
Re: Securing the companionway slider hatch on H36 in rough s
Boy, you guys are a demanding audience. I feel like The Hunchback with the townspeople outside with pitchforks . A couple of things:
1. I've been a poster/responder on this site for over 10 years. When I reply to someone else, I have never expected an acknowledgement/thank-you. I assume it is understood from the long time camaraderie here that it is unnecessary and besides to click on "Big Boats Update" email notification only to have it say 'Thank You," I consider not a great use of peoples' time. (The same thing happens on Facebook when someone just replies "Cool" etc and you dutifully take your time to click a link that tells you only that.)
2. The only time I post back onto a question of mine is if I need further clarification.
3. Even when I am a prolific gratitude kind of guy, this is 'Day Two" of the post. I would usually wait a bit longer.
So, for the future, let me express my ongoing gratitude to all of you who have shared over the past ten years…….I always ASSUMED we all appreciated each other's work here, without having to raise our glass of beer in the air. Put down your pitchforks now, please ;-)
Boy, you guys are a demanding audience. I feel like The Hunchback with the townspeople outside with pitchforks . A couple of things:
1. I've been a poster/responder on this site for over 10 years. When I reply to someone else, I have never expected an acknowledgement/thank-you. I assume it is understood from the long time camaraderie here that it is unnecessary and besides to click on "Big Boats Update" email notification only to have it say 'Thank You," I consider not a great use of peoples' time. (The same thing happens on Facebook when someone just replies "Cool" etc and you dutifully take your time to click a link that tells you only that.)
2. The only time I post back onto a question of mine is if I need further clarification.
3. Even when I am a prolific gratitude kind of guy, this is 'Day Two" of the post. I would usually wait a bit longer.
So, for the future, let me express my ongoing gratitude to all of you who have shared over the past ten years…….I always ASSUMED we all appreciated each other's work here, without having to raise our glass of beer in the air. Put down your pitchforks now, please ;-)