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Brand: ABI
Online Retailer ID: 187
Located in: Hardware, Latches
Made in highly polished Bronze and Chrome. T-Bar locking latch will not accidentally catch when hatch is closed from deck. Threads on end of stud are burred to prevent losing wing nut. Use fastener #8.
T-bar fastener
By Ned from Winchester, VA on 6/20/2008
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Install
Cons:
Rough casting surface
Best Uses:
Sailboat
Describe Yourself:
Do-It-Yourself
Base heights are offset by 1/4 inch. Some inside surfaces are rough for a part that is this expensive. However, it functions well.
More info needed
By Chris Coombs from Deerfield NH on 6/3/2008
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Use, Safe, Good Design, Quality Materials
Cons:
Unclear how to stow it
Best Uses:
retrofitting a sailboat
Describe Yourself:
Do-It-Yourself
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Tbar is captured in base, so it cannot fall away or get lost. To stow tbar when hatch is open, do the following?????????
Six #8 screws required (?). Check thickness of hatch and gangway for proper length of screw.