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Skeeball posted 07-07-2003 10:03 AM ET (US)
I refinished the woodwork and removed all the door hardware...
I can not find the small brass door catch for the console side door. Anyone have one or know where to get a replacement?
Thanks
Tom W Clark posted 07-07-2003 10:31 AM ET (US)
Those brass ball catches are fairly ubiquitous. You can probably get them at the nearest hardware store. Among numerous online sources is Rockler, the hobbyist woodworker’s store. See: http://www.rockler.com/ecom7/showdetl.cfm?offerings_id=144&objectgroup_id=38&catid=20&DID=6
I’ve got a small bin full of them in my shop, so if you can’t find them locally, send me your address and I’ll mail you a pair.
specktrout posted 07-07-2003 12:46 PM ET (US)
If there is one in your area, both boater's world and west marine sell exact replacements. I believe they are make by perko (the replacements). If I remember correctly, they cost between 4 and 6 dollars for a pair depending on where you find them. One thing I will add, is that I have never been able to find replacment ones that use stainless springs. One reason that the doors keep falling open more frequently over time is that the springs behind the little ball bearings rust out. I have found that placing a little dab of grease in with the springs does significantly increase their lifespan. if anyone out there knows where to get catches with stainless springs or where to buy some stainless springs which could be cut down to use as replacements, please let all of us know-
Skeeball posted 07-07-2003 03:03 PM ET (US)
Well I guess I should have checked West marine catalog first ...there they are on page 503 and they have stainless steel springs
item # 2735355 2"x 3/8
and 2735363 2.25x 7/16
Thanks guys

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Author	Topic: Montauk door catch needed
Skeeball	posted 07-07-2003 10:03 AM ET (US) I refinished the woodwork and removed all the door hardware... I can not find the small brass door catch for the console side door. Anyone have one or know where to get a replacement? Thanks
Tom W Clark	posted 07-07-2003 10:31 AM ET (US) Those brass ball catches are fairly ubiquitous. You can probably get them at the nearest hardware store. Among numerous online sources is Rockler, the hobbyist woodworker’s store. See: http://www.rockler.com/ecom7/showdetl.cfm?offerings_id=144&objectgroup_id=38&catid=20&DID=6 I’ve got a small bin full of them in my shop, so if you can’t find them locally, send me your address and I’ll mail you a pair.
specktrout	posted 07-07-2003 12:46 PM ET (US) If there is one in your area, both boater's world and west marine sell exact replacements. I believe they are make by perko (the replacements). If I remember correctly, they cost between 4 and 6 dollars for a pair depending on where you find them. One thing I will add, is that I have never been able to find replacment ones that use stainless springs. One reason that the doors keep falling open more frequently over time is that the springs behind the little ball bearings rust out. I have found that placing a little dab of grease in with the springs does significantly increase their lifespan. if anyone out there knows where to get catches with stainless springs or where to buy some stainless springs which could be cut down to use as replacements, please let all of us know-
Skeeball	posted 07-07-2003 03:03 PM ET (US) Well I guess I should have checked West marine catalog first ...there they are on page 503 and they have stainless steel springs item # 2735355 2"x 3/8 and 2735363 2.25x 7/16 Thanks guys