Still need this hinge....

jddens · Post by **jddens** » Fri Sep 23, 2011 6:23 pm

Still looking for one of these hinges. Want to put it in the stern railing to make easier access to the swim step....anybody got one lying around???
Thanks............John

Big D · Post by **Big D** » Sat Sep 24, 2011 10:57 am

John, I know you've checked with Beacon. Have you done a search on the web?

Try contacting this guy, may have something lying around:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Stainles ... 0781606490

You may also want to contact all the marinas close to you and ask if they have any junker boats in thier yard that you could salvage parts from. I've done that and been very happy with the results.

jddens · Post by **jddens** » Sat Sep 24, 2011 6:03 pm

Thanks Big D, tried to contact beacon via email several times but haven't got a response....Is there a better way to contact them.........John

Torcan · Post by **Torcan** » Sat Sep 24, 2011 6:21 pm

jddens wrote:Thanks Big D, tried to contact beacon via email several times but haven't got a response....Is there a better way to contact them.........John

Yup
give him a call, (609)713-4602 number is on the website as well
I have always been able to get hold of him by phone as he carries the cellphone with him always.
I think he may even be out on a job if I remember another post a few days ago.

jhalb · Post by **jhalb** » Mon Oct 03, 2011 6:44 pm

One on ebay today under motor- parts and acc. type in Trojan

jddens · Post by **jddens** » Tue Oct 04, 2011 5:12 am

Thanks John, It's close and would work but it's missing the other half of the latch..........a friend just has the opening with a length of chain across, might go that route.......John

larryeddington · Post by **larryeddington** » Tue Oct 04, 2011 9:45 am

The part looks like, if you really,really, really wanted one, it could be cast by a foundry and finished by you. Might not be as expensive as one might think.

Make a sand mold and pour in melted aluminum, then finish.

Obviously be careful with hot metals.

gettaway · Post by **gettaway** » Wed Oct 12, 2011 6:24 pm

here you go

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/RAIL-HIN ... 564682003a

captainmaniac · Post by **captainmaniac** » Wed Oct 12, 2011 6:33 pm

Or...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Trojan-Y ... 231241c843

Captain Blast Off · Post by **Captain Blast Off** » Sat Oct 15, 2011 12:22 am

John,

If you struck out at Jim's in Manteca; there is a yard with a ton of boat parts off Thornton rd. near Walnut Grove. Take I-5 North to Thorton Rd off ramp, go West (under the freeway) pass Wimpys and head into Walnut Grove. Once you come into town the yard is on the right; they have many wood boats and a ton of railing, latches and all kinds of hardware for boats of all ages.

Good luck.

rvrrunner · Post by **rvrrunner** » Sun Oct 16, 2011 9:18 pm

seen two today at the marina off an old Pacemaker can call tomorrow and see what they want for one has the rail still attached.

jddens · Post by **jddens** » Sun Oct 16, 2011 9:24 pm

rvrunner.....Thanks! That would be cool. I appreciate your effort............let me know what they say.............John

jimmiedcharters · Post by **jimmiedcharters** » Tue Oct 18, 2011 4:19 pm

I have a few of these hinges available. Email me at jimmiedcharters@yahoo.com