Salon Re-Fit Project **PIC HEAVY**

[cajun mistress]

How are the aft sliding doors attached? I am having trouble figuring out kind of hardware needs to go on the bottom

 

[FlyWright]

Here are some shots from FlyWright. My channel is 1.25" wide with a 1" high density plastic strip from a plastics store.

 

[Baba Yaga]

See FlyWright's photo's, mine are identical but I do not have the luxury of plastic, so I have to do the lift, push method with my foot. I'll snap some pics tomorrow and post them for you.

 

[Baba Yaga]

FlyWright, do you doors slide easier than original?

Here are some shots from FlyWright. My channel is 1.25" wide with a 1" high density plastic strip from a plastics store.

 

[FlyWright]

You betcha! Pineapple Girl gave me a section years ago and it was great.Some types are not UV protected but at $1/ft, it's easy to replace every 5-8 years.

All it takes is an occasional shot of WD-40 and a paper towel to keep them running smooth. It's so essential to door operation, I carry a spare can of WD-40 just in case I run out.

 

[Baba Yaga]

Haha perfect, adding it to the list!

Thanks buddy

You betcha! Pineapple Girl gave me a section years ago and it was great.Some types are not UV protected but at $1/ft, it's easy to replace every 5-8 years.

All it takes is an occasional shot of WD-40 and a paper towel to keep them running smooth. It's so essential to door operation, I carry a spare can of WD-40 just in case I run out.

 

[FlyWright]

I should have added that when they are cleaned and lubed with the high molecular plastic strips, it's an easy two finger slide open and closed. It's simple to wipe them down every couple months to keep them smoothly operating.

 

[Bustlebomb]

I should have added that when they are cleaned and lubed with the high molecular plastic strips, it's an easy two finger slide open and closed. It's simple to wipe them down every couple months to keep them smoothly operating.

Al,

Since they slide so easily, what do you do to keep them from banging open and closed when at anchor or motoring? Mine tend to drag a bit and I’ve come to rely on the drag to keep them from slamming open and closed.

 

[Comodave]

We used HDMW plastic as the slider under a door I built on a previous boat. I had a pin that I could insert to keep it open and a latch to keep it closed. There is a fitting that a part flips over to hold a door closed, don’t remember the name of it right now, CRS kicking in...

Edit. Found a Perko Sliding Window Stop on Jamestown web site. To keep it open.

 

[wkearney99]

Izerwaren's catalog has a number of door catch options.

Products

(click the "Door Holders/Door Stays" section on the left, as there doesn't seem to be a direct URL to it)

The slider on the aft door of our EB47 uses something similar to the L-shaped hook catch 31.714. The starboard door at the helm uses the same sort of thing but in a straight orientation. Just a small clip goes on the door itself. You have to press the latch to release it.

 

[FlyWright]

Good suggestions...probably better than my solution of using a small bungee cord to secure the doors open during rolly conditions. When closed, the hook latch keeps them securely closed.

I also added these for self adhesive door seals that make a big difference in reducing the air flow past the door gaps. I bought them at Home Depot for under $20/door.