SIAP: Anybody ever converted the opening mechanisms for compartments?

[jlliles87]

My 2007 SV-211 has the twist and lift latch, but that was the first place for my vinyl to crack so I'm looking to DIY a different mechanism while my boat is getting upholstered this winter. Anybody every attempted something like this? Below is the current latch (but not the lockable version).

[homer12]

I'm pretty sure there is a quick release style of hatch lock you could use like the guys with SANTE's that converted from electric opening full decks to gas shocks and latch. Maybe do a search for something along those lines and see what you come up with.

Found one, this is the type of latch I was thinking of. The link still works in this thread - https://www.planetnautique.com/vb5/f...for-rear-hatch

[jlliles87]

Yeah that looks great. I will definitely be doing the same to my boat here soon. Thanks for the link

[homer12]

you're welcome! Please post final results as I might try this some day. I like the twist lock latches personally but guests on the boat always seem to have a harder time with those.