Bringing back the Beneteau

18 February 2018 | Titusville FL USA
18 February 2018 | Titusville FL USA
20 January 2013 | Titusville FL
27 September 2011 | ICW Statute mile 879
26 September 2011 | Titusville FL
27 August 2011 | Titusville FL
18 August 2011 | Solid Sapele & Wenge
14 August 2011 | Titusville FL
10 August 2011 | TSVL. FL
05 August 2011 | Titusville FL
01 August 2011 | France
09 May 2011 | Ft Pierce, FL
26 September 2010
10 August 2010 | Titusville FL
09 August 2010 | Westland Marine TSVL. FL.
08 August 2010 | Westland Marine TSVL. FL.

The failing companionway lock.

18 February 2018 | Titusville FL USA
Many... of you have asked me about this lock. The original Beneteau lock is out of production, and IF you can get one of the people to scan the warehouse, it will cost in excess of $300.
As you will see in the top left picture, the Perko lock is considerably larger than the original. Notice the exposed screw holes.

To locate your replacement lock, take a piece of plywood approximately 6"x 6"x 1/2" and screw it to the door on the inside over the hole. Insert the lever into the overhead slot in the sliding hatch. (Just the lever, removed from the lock). Mark the center hole location onto the plywood. That is the center hole of the bottom of the lever.

Drill a small hole through that mark and you now have an external location for the center of your new lock. Using a hole-saw that is the correct size for your lock, insert the center drill bit into the 1/2" plywood from outside and drill until you touch the plywood. You should now be able to easily finish your installation.

Perko locks such as this, are available on ebay, West Marine, Defender, or almost any boat supply shop.
Comments
Vessel Name: Vascheron
Vessel Make/Model: Beneteau Idylle 10.5
Hailing Port: Titusville FL ICW Statute Mile# 879
Crew: David & Phyllis
About:
Phyllis has been my soulmate & Ist mate for the past 35 years. We have been friends since we were 6. She holds the speed record for our boat. Of course, I was holding on to the bow, as we pounded through the waves trying to fix the furling system that was jammed fully extended .... [...]
Extra:
I read a good book! Lots of sailing... and romance. http://www.amazon.com/Amaretto-Coffee-Bradford-Imports-Family-ebook/dp/B00EZ2A6T4/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1384906537&sr=1-1&keywords=Amaretto+with+Coffee ALSO; THE GLOW, an adults ONLY book available on download from [...]

Our escape plan

Who: David & Phyllis
Port: Titusville FL ICW Statute Mile# 879