Cockpit locker hinge
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Cockpit locker hinge
One of the recurring headaches of boat ownership is trying to match an existing piece of hardware to what's available on the market 40+ years after the boat was built. One of the hinges for my cockpit locker broke at the end of the season and I need to source a replacement. The only thing I've found that's even remotely similar is a bronze piece from Spartan which is still not a perfect match and is far too pricey for me to consider replacing all four hinges with. Does anyone know of another source of a similar bronze hinge or maybe even have one lying around that they would part with? I'd also consider buying new stainless hinges but I want something that's roughly 3"x3" so I don't have to repair the old screw holes in the gelcoat.
Avery
1974 Cape Dory 28
S/V Fayaway, Hull No. 2
1974 Cape Dory 28
S/V Fayaway, Hull No. 2
Re: Cockpit locker hinge
http://www.capedory.org/board/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=36071
Might be something which chelininger has, but hasn’t been listed in his ad.
Might be something which chelininger has, but hasn’t been listed in his ad.
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Re: Cockpit locker hinge
Helps to show a picture of what you’re looking to replace.SVFayaway wrote:One of the recurring headaches of boat ownership is trying to match an existing piece of hardware to what's available on the market 40+ years after the boat was built. One of the hinges for my cockpit locker broke at the end of the season and I need to source a replacement. The only thing I've found that's even remotely similar is a bronze piece from Spartan which is still not a perfect match and is far too pricey for me to consider replacing all four hinges with. Does anyone know of another source of a similar bronze hinge or maybe even have one lying around that they would part with? I'd also consider buying new stainless hinges but I want something that's roughly 3"x3" so I don't have to repair the old screw holes in the gelcoat.
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Re: Cockpit locker hinge
[quote="SVFayaway". Does anyone know of another source of a similar bronze hinge or maybe even have one lying around that they would part with? I'd also consider buying new stainless hinges but I want something that's roughly 3"x3" so I don't have to repair the old screw holes in the gelcoat.[/quote]
I didn't want to buy new ones either for $70 ea
One of mine broke . I made a new pin for it from a piece of brazing rod. I think it gonna work for a while
I didn't want to buy new ones either for $70 ea
One of mine broke . I made a new pin for it from a piece of brazing rod. I think it gonna work for a while
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WDM3579
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Re: Cockpit locker hinge
I believe West Marine might have something close to what you're looking for.
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Spartan Marine has new ones for $72.00 each. Man, that is expensive.
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I agree that the replacement price is dear but in the grand scheme of boat ownership it is a small price to pay when we consider the sums we lavish upon our avocation.
Here are some alternative sources....not bargain sources, just the kind of stuff which is available elsewhere.
https://www.toplicht.de/en/shop/innenbe ... scharniere
http://davey.co.uk/pdf/interior_fittings.pdf
Here are some alternative sources....not bargain sources, just the kind of stuff which is available elsewhere.
https://www.toplicht.de/en/shop/innenbe ... scharniere
http://davey.co.uk/pdf/interior_fittings.pdf
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Re: Cockpit locker hinge
I'm with Jim and J.S. All things bronze or stock from now on. Later when I can afford it I will get the right hinge. I am even gonna go with the two tone woodwork, like John. Parts that get too much wear will be stripped and some parts like cockpit combing varnish. I varnished everything 3 yrs. ago as instructed and probably 8 coats. I let it go and now it looks terrible . Some parts peeled and can't be varnished over without stripping everything again. I want to put a cap on my combings also because I have to step on it to reach my mizzen halyard. I doesn't feel good to step on them like they are.
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Found on Amazon.. " Boat lockable hold down clamp" Several brands, picture looks good but you'll have to measure to see if they are the correct size.
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Wow!!! What an assortment! Great find Walter.Walter Hobbs wrote:Found on Amazon.. " Boat lockable hold down clamp" Several brands, picture looks good but you'll have to measure to see if they are the correct size.
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Another one of my hinge pins broke.. I noticed the price for new from Spartan is $85. I think I'll drill out the pin and make SS pins. I made the first one out of a brazing rod but I see that Spartan makes the pins Stainless Steel. I'll redo that one also
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Varnished wood is beautiful, until it's not; then it's simply horrid and a royal pain to redo. I opted to follow the lead of previous owners and go the oil route. Not as pretty, but not as problematic, either.JD-MDR wrote:I varnished everything 3 yrs. ago as instructed and probably 8 coats. I let it go and now it looks terrible.
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For varnish - There's a new version of Cetol called Natural Teak that looks really good and should last 2 years in the South, maybe 3 years up North.
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