F32 Sliding Door Lock?

rossjo · Post by **rossjo** » Tue Jan 05, 2010 11:13 pm

Does anyone know of a good quality lock mechanism for the sliding door on the F32 (F36 my be the same)?

The mechanism I put in last year (or 2?) doesn't fit well. I think I put in an $8 1" sliding door mechanism, while the door is actually 7/8" thick. In cold weather, the mechanism can barely be operated (even when lubed well).

Even with the correct width, the mechanism is "cheesy", and I wonder if anyone has located a unit that works better, and can be locked more positively?

Stripermann2 · Post by **Stripermann2** » Wed Jan 06, 2010 12:13 pm

Trying to visualize your set-up. I believe you have a hook type latch which clicks into the frame when locked...?

The lock on my year 32 has a rod inside the door, when the lock is turned, goes up through a hole in the door header frame.

rossjo · Post by **rossjo** » Wed Jan 06, 2010 12:41 pm

Mine looks & works like this ...

ready123 · Post by **ready123** » Wed Jan 06, 2010 1:07 pm

Is that not a standard patio sliding door latch which can be got from Home Depot etc:

rossjo · Post by **rossjo** » Wed Jan 06, 2010 1:08 pm

Precisely.

It doesn't work very well ...

ready123 · Post by **ready123** » Wed Jan 06, 2010 1:12 pm

rossjo wrote:Precisely.
It doesn't work very well ...

That lock is for screen door are you looking for the glass sliding door lock.... try Beacon. Mine is substantial with key mechanism... can't say anymore as it is stored indoors (aircraft hangar) for the winter and I have no need to go see her for a couple of months.

rossjo · Post by **rossjo** » Wed Jan 06, 2010 1:27 pm

The one I have IS for a sliding glass door, but its pretty flimsy.

What year did they go to the rod that goes up through the frame? That sounds MUCH better!

Stripermann2 · Post by **Stripermann2** » Wed Jan 06, 2010 1:53 pm

rossjo wrote:The one I have IS for a sliding glass door, but its pretty flimsy.

What year did they go to the rod that goes up through the frame? That sounds MUCH better!

Not sure...mine is an '85.

rossjo · Post by **rossjo** » Sat Jan 09, 2010 1:19 pm

What lock does everyone else have on their F32? Bob @ Beacon say there were several models/types used, and is looking mine up.

wowzer52 · Post by **wowzer52** » Sun Jan 10, 2010 12:54 pm

rossjo, someone had removed the door latch on my boat before I got it so I replaced it with one just like yours as it was easy to come by, however, I agree that it is a little cheesy but I don't use the locking part, instead, I installed a seperate lock, but then I don't worry about theft at our yacht club. Some of us don't even lock our boats. The way I look at it, the lock is only strong enough to keep an honest person honest. if someone really wants to steal part or all of the boat I can use the insurance money to get an F-36.

rossjo · Post by **rossjo** » Tue Jan 12, 2010 2:43 pm

Anyone else? Bob @ Beacon doesn't seem to have them either.