Securing main door when closed

[zeke46]

Hello,

The main door to the cabin on our CB 32+2 is secured open with just a round piece of Velcro. It's no longer holding. Does anyone have any good solutions before I start reinventing the wheel?

Thanks.

[Russell]

If you do a search this item has come up a number of times. They are a heavy duty velcro made by 3M and are available at TruValue hardware stores. I used a loop of heavy string on my previous boat and my present boat had worn out 3M velcro units which I replaced with a magnetic one sold at Ace hardware that holds better and will not wear out. This boat also has a small canvas strap that was attached by snaps. After opening the door you just pulled the strap over the top and snap it. I use that when going offshore where the waves are rough enough to break loose the velcro or magnetic fasteners.

[zeke46]

Sorry for the repetitive post.

Thank you for the solution.

[Russell]

Nothing to be sorry about. I did not mean to be critical, I only meant you could do a search if you wanted to read more than I was going to write.

[Pedro]

Thanks for all the info ,I just had he same issue happen to me, I'm going to search for the replacement Velcro tab at True value,Pete

[Yearwood]

Bunje cord.

[special k]

bungee cord on my boat also

[recppd]

Forget the Velcro, it will only fail again. Make yourself a simple nylon strap with snap hardware and be done with it. It's simple, clean and will last indefinately...

[Nepidae]

Our 43 has a bolt thru a bulkhead that screws into a receptacle on the door.

Don't know if something like that would be more permanent and more secure.

[Nancy]

I'm looking for these Velcro disks, too, and am not having luck finding them, especially without adhesive backing. I can make a strap with snaps, but would rather try new Velcro first.

Anyone have a part number or a link?

[Jeremyvmd]

I just replaced the Velcro on my 28 with a small catch and it works awesome.

[carolmarie]

Nancy:
I agree with Jeramy. BUT, be sure to buy a high quality latch. I ordered a 316L latch awhile ago. It was expensive but works very well. The ball tensioning feature works great and the mounting screw holes are almost a perfect fit for the original Velcro tabs holes. It works perfectly. Stop by Essex and I'll show you the latch on the Carol Marie! Don.

[zeke46]

I removed my worn Velcro and installed a ball catch. It holds much better, should be more durable, and I think it looks better.

I purchased the catch from Defender. It's a Southco Adjustable Ball Catch, item # 606964, model # M5-10-271-8.

I hope that that helps.

[Jeremyvmd]

That's the exact same latch I used above but your pictures are way better. Lol

[catalina_mike]

My door may be a little different but it folds and just the back uses a hook. I put a 8"vloop bungie around the folded door and it stays great. Then when closed I hang it on the door stop above.