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RLSmith posted 06-18-2008 07:09 PM ET (US)
2000 Dauntless 16'. Standard 54qt cooler in front of the console. Yesterday the plastic latch broke off the lid when I was securing it. Replacement latches are available.
http://www.igloo-store.com/product_detail.asp?T1=IGL+9350&HDR=
My boat is not at my house now and I can't remember whether the latch attaches with screws. Has anybody replaced their latch on a similar year cooler?
lakeman posted 06-19-2008 06:55 AM ET (US)
All plastic latches and hinges will break sometimes sooner or later. I replaced the hinges with some cheap bronze hinges from local store, they have worked great. I will be looking for some SS hinges and front SS clasp that will work to make it even better. I saw a new Gott, I think, at Gander Mountain new store here in central Florida that had SS clasp on it.
Marlin posted 06-19-2008 07:54 AM ET (US)
Same boat (2003), same cooler, same broken latch, same replacement source. It goes on with a couple of small stainless screws. Total replacement time is about 90 seconds. The shipping cost was ridiculous; buy 2 and stow the other one for when you need it next time.
-Bob
RLSmith posted 06-19-2008 04:51 PM ET (US)
Thanks Bob. I stopped by West Marine on my way to work this morning and purchased an Igloo latch kit (with screws) for $6.99 plus tax. Higher price but no shipping. I showed my new BoatUS card but I can't figure out when I will see the 4% discount (I joined this year to get some on-water towing coverage because my motor is 8-years old).
Considering a new Igloo 54qt marine cooler is approx $45 that seems expensive but I guess I am paying for distribution. [I am a miser at heart.]
RLSmith posted 06-23-2008 10:48 AM ET (US)
Barely escaped a dumb move. The latch kit came with no instructions. Took the new latch down to the boat and it was about a half-inch too tall. What? The latches are supposed to be a standard size! Later in the day I took the cooler up to the house to drill new holes to relocate the latch peg. Fortunately I compared the broken latch to the new one. Exact match. I finally realized the latch folds backwards over the mounting flange. <Feel dumb.> I wouldn't have thought instructions for something as simple as a cooler latch would be necessary.

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Author	Topic: Broken cooler latch on 2000 Dauntless 16'
RLSmith	posted 06-18-2008 07:09 PM ET (US) 2000 Dauntless 16'. Standard 54qt cooler in front of the console. Yesterday the plastic latch broke off the lid when I was securing it. Replacement latches are available. http://www.igloo-store.com/product_detail.asp?T1=IGL+9350&HDR= My boat is not at my house now and I can't remember whether the latch attaches with screws. Has anybody replaced their latch on a similar year cooler?
lakeman	posted 06-19-2008 06:55 AM ET (US) All plastic latches and hinges will break sometimes sooner or later. I replaced the hinges with some cheap bronze hinges from local store, they have worked great. I will be looking for some SS hinges and front SS clasp that will work to make it even better. I saw a new Gott, I think, at Gander Mountain new store here in central Florida that had SS clasp on it.
Marlin	posted 06-19-2008 07:54 AM ET (US) Same boat (2003), same cooler, same broken latch, same replacement source. It goes on with a couple of small stainless screws. Total replacement time is about 90 seconds. The shipping cost was ridiculous; buy 2 and stow the other one for when you need it next time. -Bob
RLSmith	posted 06-19-2008 04:51 PM ET (US) Thanks Bob. I stopped by West Marine on my way to work this morning and purchased an Igloo latch kit (with screws) for $6.99 plus tax. Higher price but no shipping. I showed my new BoatUS card but I can't figure out when I will see the 4% discount (I joined this year to get some on-water towing coverage because my motor is 8-years old). Considering a new Igloo 54qt marine cooler is approx $45 that seems expensive but I guess I am paying for distribution. [I am a miser at heart.]
RLSmith	posted 06-23-2008 10:48 AM ET (US) Barely escaped a dumb move. The latch kit came with no instructions. Took the new latch down to the boat and it was about a half-inch too tall. What? The latches are supposed to be a standard size! Later in the day I took the cooler up to the house to drill new holes to relocate the latch peg. Fortunately I compared the broken latch to the new one. Exact match. I finally realized the latch folds backwards over the mounting flange. <Feel dumb.> I wouldn't have thought instructions for something as simple as a cooler latch would be necessary.