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Another alternative to hatch straps
By:Trevor Landon
Date: 7/26/1999, 10:24 pm

Look at: http://www.southco.com/pdf/uspdf/f13-16us.pdf

Since we are in the middle of a discussion on alternatives to hatch straps, and DZUS I went looking for other alternatives, and I found these. I am considering the slotted model (WW=01) in the black power coat finish.

These latches are nice since they would mount on the hatch. (worst case I make a new hatch) Also, there are O-Rings and sealing washers available to seal the hole that is cut for the latch.

Has anyone looked into these latches before? What are the opinions about these?

-Trevor Landon

Messages In This Thread

Another alternative to hatch straps
Trevor Landon -- 7/26/1999, 10:24 pm
Re: Another alternative to hatch straps
john rominski -- 7/29/1999, 8:31 am
Re: Another alternative to hatch straps
J . P. Scheib -- 7/30/1999, 2:25 am
Re: Another alternative to hatch straps
Todd Robertson -- 8/11/1999, 2:38 pm
Re: Another alternative to hatch straps
Hank -- 7/27/1999, 7:22 am
Re: Another alternative to hatch straps
Trevor Landon -- 7/29/1999, 10:48 pm