SV2100cc Anchor Locker Latch?

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I just pickedup a beautiful 2004 SV2100cc (will get to adding pics to my signature), and only thing wrong, aside from cigarette lighter not working is the latch holding the anchor locker hatch down is broken/missing. I cannot seem to find anything that shows me what type of latch it was or how it mounted. I assume by the open finger hole in that hatch that it was either a pressure latch, like an arrowhead style, or had some trigger release that could be reached through the finger hole.

Can anyone help with a picture of their hatch with a working latch, and/or a resource to acquire a replacment latch.

Thanks!

[intubaited]

Congrats on the new boat and welcome to the site! I struggled with the latch on mine for a while. Mine had an arrow head type latch originally but that just wasn't cutting it. I ended up with one like this: www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/perko-lockable-hold-down-clamp-3-4x1-3-4.aspx?a=443738 and it works pretty well. It's not a friend to the cast net but works well otherwise.

[Juan]

I'm not sure, but I think a kitchen cabinet latch would work as a replacemnt to the original latch.

Here's a shot of mine.. 04 SV2100CC







btw: Welcome to the funny farm

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Well I still have that screw post sticking down, but missing that part that's attached inside the locker - any idea where I could find one of those or is it best to replace the whole mess?

[Juan]

Sorry, I don't have a clue where to find an original replacement....
you might search www.greatlakesskipper.com
They carry a lot of Sea Pro parts.
If ya can't find one...I still think this might work:

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Juan - Thanks I think that may work if I can figure out how to mount the arrowhead piece in such a thin piece of fiberglass on the lid. Guessing I could thru bolt it with some shallow headed screw bolts. It looks like they glassed in that screw in the lid on the original part.

I can't believe that SeaPro had that latch they used custom made for their boats, but I sure can't find it anywhere on the web.

I'll check with that company you gave me, can't hurt to ask. Always seems like the littlest things give you the biggest trouble.

[Juan]

If you try the kitchen latch..I think I'd mount just the roller part of the latch and try to get the glassed in screw to fit between the two rollers before I mounted the arrowhead part... You might have to file the sides of the screw down a bit to get it to fit but it looks like it would work considering the orignial latch is similar in design. Good luck

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Yeah I think that may work, dang odd design to use a "one-off" type of latch for something like that. You would think they would have used a more commonly made part, if for no other reason then cost.

Great pics and suggestions - I really appreciate the help. Now to the lab to see if I can make it work

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gtousey, i bought my sv 1900 cc in may and one of the things i did not like about the boat was the fact that none of the compartment lids were lockable. i bought new flush mount compression locks for my 2 rear compartments and also for my front compartment which did have a non locking compression latch. after i installed all the new locks i used the non locking one from the front compartment on my anchor locker lid. now i never have to worry about the anchor locker lid rattling or flying open in rough water. got my locks from gem products.

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Trout - I noticed that too, but wasn't too concerned since I don't leave anything on the boat that can be taken. I keep mine on a lift and it's just too easy to loose stuff, so it doesn't annoy me enough to replace the non-locking latches.

But when you are running some chop and your anchor lid flies open that's annoying

I'll probably replace the main dry storage latch in front with a lockable in case I get tired of hauling the orange vests out of the boat, or if I ever want to leave my cast net on board, and I'll definitely find a use for that latch.

[freezerfiller]

These look pretty close.. greatlakesskipper.com/product/3_127_1169-cabin-and-galley-plastic-latches/3803-perko-standard-boat-door-catch-w-spring-set-of-4.html

Another option would be if that screw is magnetic, you could epoxy in one of those rare earth magnets to hold it.

[freezerfiller]

I just picked up 2 off of ebay for $10. I'll let you know how they look when I get em..

www.ebay.com/itm/Pair-Perko-0554DP-Door-Catches-2-/220878317534?pt=Boat_Parts_Accessories_Gear&hash=item336d5fa7de&vxp=mtr

Edit: since ebay ads quit working after time, it is a perko door catch part# 554DP

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Freezerfiller - that's the bugger - I knew it had to be a mainstream part just for the life of me couldn't find it. Thanks!

[freezerfiller]

No problem. Sometimes it's just a matter of using the right word.. i.e. "catch" instead of "latch" in this case. I'm glad you posted this. My anchor locker would flip open in rough seas, I just thought it was a bad design, but afer Juan posted those pics, I went out and looked at mine, and found out mine had a catch too, but it was broken.

[intubaited]

When I got tired of mine flying open on rough seas I just went with something I thought would surely hold it closed. It works pretty well.

[Juan]

Good find freezerfiller....that deserves a karma hit... just for future info...I found them in the West Marine catalog too... $14.99

[freezerfiller]

Thanks for the Kharma. The part came in today, and it was a direct replacement. Since I had to buy 2, 1 is going to the for sale section.

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Nov 3, 2012 15:56:47 GMT -6 troutslayer said:

gtousey, i bought my sv 1900 cc in may and one of the things i did not like about the boat was the fact that none of the compartment lids were lockable. i bought new flush mount compression locks for my 2 rear compartments and also for my front compartment which did have a non locking compression latch. after i installed all the new locks i used the non locking one from the front compartment on my anchor locker lid. now i never have to worry about the anchor locker lid rattling or flying open in rough water. got my locks from gem products.

Would you mind taking some pictures of those latches? I would love to see how they look/work. Thanks.