Bobbing Boat19h ago

For the stern hatch, I bought much larger, sturdier, brass sliding bolts.

Oak is hard wood, so it took a chisel and mallet, drill, hacksaw, and screwdriver to mount them. But it wasn't difficult.

Opening the hatch takes only 2 secondsā€”faster than I imagine it takes to open an airplane's emergency exit. It's satisfying to have a decent locking mechanism on the hatch that doesn't block emergency egress.šŸ”„

#CanalLife #canal #boating #boat #narrowboat #safety #security #lock #bolt #FireExit #hatch

Show threadHywel Mallett
@PKYo That brass bolt looks a lot nicer to use than the small ones that you find used on bathroom doors, which are often fitted to hire boats!
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