Broken Bathroom Latch (again)
 

This is the second time the bathroom latch has broken on me. Does anyone know who makes this latch, and do they make a better one?

Seems silly that they have a 3 1/2 foot long stainless steel piano hinge on it, then a little plastic latch on the other side. The Outerlimits I saw in Florida had three stainless latchs to keep the door shut.

Anyone? Maybe I'll just have to have Dick Simon keep replacing under warranty?

I've broken 3. I buy replacements at Boat US, but they're cheap plastic. Last aqbout one big wave.

I agree, the must be a better solution. Do the new ones have the same latch?

Can't remember what these look like (it's winter here on the right coast), but they are probably a Southco latch, in which case, there is probably as stainless version available. I would try a search for their web site to see.

I don't suppose that driving the boat a little softer is an option?
Nah - never mind.:rolleyes:

C_Spay is right.

Southco has a stainless latch that will work.
It's # M1-63-8, and costs $33.42 for one.
You can order from their web-site @ www.southco.com

OOPS!

Southco has a $5,000 minimum order size, and their FL distributor won't sell fewer than 8.

I'll let you know if I can get either of them to "bend."

Or I guess we could pool our buying and get 8 of them.

Whose interested?

How about Thunderbird? They ought to make the switch, anyway.

I e-mailed this page to our service department. Maybe they can help.

Nort it is your toxic craps that are tearing it off the hinges. Try changing your diet :D:D

Well, waddayaknow! I was right about something for a change. Wait 'til I tell my parents that I've actually made a positive contribution to society.....

Boilerdaddy - The invoice for my engineering services is in the mail to your attention. If you have trouble paying it, I'll accept a 400SS in lieu of cash.;)

ApachePete and C_Spray-----

Awesome info guys!!!!!!!

We buy a ton of SouthCo fasteners at my company. I have our buyer checking into pricing too, but in the meantime, they are sending samples to me and should be here in a couple of days. I got the M1-63-8 and the M1-43-8. I'll let you know what the price and delivery looks like.

Phantom
THANKS!