My button is stuck

[HeadedToTexas]

The only way into our chain locker is through the cabinet type door in the forward stateroom. It has Man Ship latches like every other cabinet door on our boat. Some operate less reliably than others, and the one on the chain locker does not "unlock." What's the trick?

 

[C lectric]

Try a lube spray. I have freed up several items with problems like that. NOt your latch specifically but others.

 

[rochepoint]

If you can unscrew the centre button a little and then push the button it should unlock, ours do. I have actually put a washer under the button to shim it out a little.......

 

[HeadedToTexas]

Great tips. Both make sense. I will try them Friday and report back. Thanks guys.

 

[HeadedToTexas]

I wrapped a piece of duct tape sticky side out and stuck it to the button. The grip was enough to begin unthreading the button. After a half turn or so, the button popped out. Good to go!

 

[RT Firefly]

Greetings,
Mr. HtT. Hahaha. I'd forgotten about your sticky button. Good call on the duct tape. NOW is a good time to remove the ornery bugger. Clean and lube it up well.

 

[JDCAVE]

“If the women don’t find you handsome, they should at least find you handy.”

 

[Alaskaflyer]

“If the women don’t find you handsome, they should at least find you handy.”

Worked for me for years