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need help finding new key for cabin door

Posted: Sun May 18, 2008 4:17 pm
by smooth250
I own a 1976 30' torjan the boat did not come with a key for the cabin door. Can any one steer me in the right direction in finding one. The #4 is stamped on the lockset.

Thanks Matt Anderson

Posted: Thu May 22, 2008 1:23 pm
by Dan Faith
I had same problem on F32 sliding glass door. I took the lock out and to a lock smith he disassembled and fit new keys for me. Cost for this and two keys $10.00.

Posted: Sat May 24, 2008 6:38 pm
by thecode9000
I have the same problem. I was wondering if it would be easier to replace the whole handle and lock. But im having problems finding the right size.

Let me know how you solve this :roll:

same problem

Posted: Wed May 28, 2008 8:11 am
by moparmel
I had the same problem with my F-28. I took the lock off and took it to a locksmith, he made me 2 new keys 7 bucks. Finding a replacement that
fits is almost impossible. 8)

Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 2:51 am
by thecode9000
^^^
tried to take the lock off and the bottom screw was so rusted that it just keeps spinning without comming out... :x


should i just remove the whole door and take it to the locksmith lol or would they still have the problem?

Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 7:50 pm
by wvernie
I have the orginal keys to my door, the problem I'm having is I can lock the door but I can't get the key to come out of the lock. Any suggestions from any fellow Trojan fans.

F32 Sliding Door Locks ?

Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2008 6:23 pm
by rossjo
I just replaced the entire locking mechanism on my F32 sliding door, since the lock tumbler mechanism literally fell out.

I went to the locksmith - who didn't have a solution, but sent me to Lowes.

I bought a standard ($15) "Slide-Co" brand (http://www.slide-co.com) "C-1123 Keyed Patio Door Handle 6-5/8" Hole Centers" which matched the lock I had almost exactly. It is for 1 to 1-1/8" thick door, but my doors is really about 7/8" thick, so it doesn't fit well, plus the lock/handle is a piece of junk ... will hardly slide, and required the addition of a small washer inside - which then made the entire unit "wobbly" in the door. I could only get it to work by lubing it liberally.

Here is a 6-5/8" x 7/8" thick model ...
http://www.allaboutdoors.com/product_in ... c4a253f99e
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Does anyone know of a good, solid, locking handle mechanism for the F32/F36 sliding "patio" door?

Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2008 6:59 am
by zbigk
I had to replace my lock a few years ago. I went to a door and cabinet specialty place and was able to get an exact replacement for the sliding door mechanism. I wish I had more details.

Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2008 9:11 am
by rossjo
I have a replacement that looks just like what was there (not sure if that was original or not), but its poorly made, and clearly not for the 7/8" thick door.

I want to replace this with something that works well.

Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2008 9:15 am
by zbigk
http://www.ener-g-tech.com

Here is the website where bought the lock. They ordered it for me.

Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2008 3:09 pm
by TC
I am having a problem with the patio lock as well. Mine still works but when locking/unlocking I have to pull back slightly on the key, tongue out the one side of mouth, and wiggle before the key turns in the cylinder. The problem is I can't see any way to remove the lock works from the door. I've removed the side plate from the edge of the door but can see no way to remove. Generally on the inside you can pry off the cover and there is a set screw that releases the thru shaft, so you can pull the works out. What am I missing?

Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2008 6:40 pm
by rossjo
Yours is completely different (same wiggling/tongue action) from mine.

When you remove the 2 screws on the inside, the whole unit comes apart on the assembly I have. Its pretty flimsy ... On the side of the end of rotating lock "tumbler?" theres a spring loaded tab that pushed in to drop the rotating piece out (or assemble when new).

Pretty flimsy, and barely pushes the locking mechanism up when new ...

Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2008 10:57 am
by guglielmo6160
I dont lock my door,,,