89 242 SS - What's behind the door?
10-18-2004 | 02:42 PM
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Re: 89 242 SS - What's behind the door?
Actually, I have considered trying the ol' Bic pen trick on it, next time it stops raining long enough for me to take off the mooring and cockpit covers.
http://www.wired.com/news/culture/0,1284,64987,00.html
If that doesn't work and I got desparate enough to use one of your suggested tools, I find that slapping a metal cutting blade into the Sawzall will make short work of just about anything. Or maybe I'll call the locksmith over and have him make a couple keys for my coin-op pool table while he's here.
But WHAT IS BEHIND THAT DOOR??? If it's nothing, I'll just leave it locked.
Aaron
http://www.wired.com/news/culture/0,1284,64987,00.html
If that doesn't work and I got desparate enough to use one of your suggested tools, I find that slapping a metal cutting blade into the Sawzall will make short work of just about anything. Or maybe I'll call the locksmith over and have him make a couple keys for my coin-op pool table while he's here.
But WHAT IS BEHIND THAT DOOR??? If it's nothing, I'll just leave it locked.
Aaron
10-18-2004 | 02:54 PM
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Re: 89 242 SS - What's behind the door?
Originally Posted by activox
Hmm. I understand that the cuddy on the LS is bigger than mine - so if there is a panel (or whatever it is) on the port side in the same location on both our boats, maybe it's inside your cuddy where on mine it's in the cockpit??
Do you have a door or switchpanel or ? on the port side of your boat, inside the cuddy and probably very close to the bulkhead? Does it have a "circle key" lock on it?
Thanks!
Aaron
Do you have a door or switchpanel or ? on the port side of your boat, inside the cuddy and probably very close to the bulkhead? Does it have a "circle key" lock on it?
Thanks!
Aaron
10-18-2004 | 06:16 PM
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Re: 89 242 SS - What's behind the door?
I've got an SR357--it has a similar panel with that same "soda pop" machine type lock. On mine it gives access to the 12VDC and 120VAC wiring panels--
Would also suggest calling Formula Tech Support--they may beable to give you some ideas that a locksmith could use to open the lock without trashing that panel
Poorsche
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Would also suggest calling Formula Tech Support--they may beable to give you some ideas that a locksmith could use to open the lock without trashing that panel
Poorsche
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10-19-2004 | 05:49 AM
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Re: 89 242 SS - What's behind the door?
It's just storage access, there is nothing in there. Open the large sliding panel in the aft and you can look all the way up to the cabin bulkhead right past that door.
10-21-2004 | 11:41 PM
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Re: 89 242 SS - What's behind the door?
If it helps...I just got mine from Formula. The item number/location is 0268 01A07 and the description reads, Latch compression "Key" E3-5-15.
10-22-2004 | 08:54 AM
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Re: 89 242 SS - What's behind the door?
Originally Posted by axapowell
If it helps...I just got mine from Formula. The item number/location is 0268 01A07 and the description reads, Latch compression "Key" E3-5-15.
Aaron
10-22-2004 | 02:36 PM
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Re: 89 242 SS - What's behind the door?
Originally Posted by activox
Hey, that's the same part number that I just got from Formula by email. But they say I have to buy it from a local dealer. Unfortunately, the nearest "local" dealer is a few hundred miles away. Can anyone turn me onto a Formula dealer where you can order parts through their website?
Aaron
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Get in touch with Robert at Nelems Marine, aka Magicfloat here on Oso. I'm sure he will order it for you, and probably have it shipped straight to you. Good guy.
10-22-2004 | 05:30 PM
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Re: 89 242 SS - What's behind the door?
You might want to let Formula know that you don't have a dealer near you. They ship to me because of that reason. No real price break, but it is convenient.
