Repair of ski locker latch

[cane.mba]

I am amazed that a cheap piece of plastic is going to cost me $40 +shipping. Any idea on how I could attach a washer to the shaft or replace the plastic with a metal washer? Am I better off just replacing the latch assembly?

 

[Mike Rock]

ya,,, I feel your pain,,, But its called a "Boat Tax"

 

[cane.mba]

I disagree, it's called cheapest parts possible to increase profit. I may have a solution, going to try and see if it works now.

 

[jawsf16]

You can order a new latch that has a lock built into it for that price...

 

[cane.mba]

$1.60 and it works like a champ! Now that I know it works, I'll spend a little more and get stainless steel washers and nut for the long term.

 

[JetBoatPenguin]

$1.60 and it works like a champ! Now that I know it works, I'll spend a little more and get stainless steel washers and nut for the long term.

Do you have any pics you can share? The photos appear not to be showing up. Thanks. Stepped on mine lock a few weekends a go.

 

[Funtacular]

I would appreciate more information on this as well. Either the quick/cheap fix that you implemented or a link to a part for replacing the whole latch.

 

[JetBoatPenguin]

I just ordered this...but went with the locking one. It would be great if someone came out with a combination...thinking luggage here.

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[Funtacular]

Nice. Thanks @JetBoatPenguin . Let me know how the swapout goes!

 

[Funtacular]

I went ahead and picked up three of these. Did the two that hold down the cleanout compartment without any problems. Fitment was perfect. Installed was a cinch. The ski locker is next but I gotta figure out how to get in there. Cannot open it! LOL I guess I will end up just drilling a big enough hole to rotate the latch. The T-handle is broken off so...

 

[JetBoatPenguin]

On the ski locker....at least on my version you can remove the screws on the hinges by the storage/porta potty area. Ski locker lifts out.

Attached is my new one installed as well.

The only difference I found was the length of the new unit versus old... or rather the position of the clamp. See the pic

 

[Funtacular]

Good call. Yeah that makes more sense then drilling out the latch! LOL

I am always afraid to remove screws on this thing because some have not threaded back in successfully. I feel like many repairs prior to my ownership were done very casually.