: I recognise those parts he's using! Used them in my real career
: also, It's manufactured by Soutco.
: These particular "Grabber Catch latches" are available in
: different pull forces and non-corrosive also. I'd be interested
: to hear how much a mere 8 complete latches would cost direct
: from the manufacturer. Tell them you are a Designer for GE and
: they will send you a case of samples for nothing.

: Brian may have just revolutionised the hatch closure forever when
: people start looking at the possibilities from the attached
: website... How about a Locking Kayak Latch with a key maybe.

: Bill

: http://www.southco.com/product/class.aspx?cid=7399

: Brian may have just revolutionised the hatch closure forever when
: people start looking at the possibilities from the attached
: website... How about a Locking Kayak Latch with a key maybe.

It is also possible to make them like a car door where they are keyless and use a remote! How about that! Not that it is all that practical. There are many designs of latches out there. I have tried many of them trust me. These are far more superior than any others that I have tried. Some look good but don't last over time. These also don't take up that much space inside your kayak. Four of these will have an extremely difficult time opening mistakenly from gear or anything else.

Brian