Lazaret Locks

[Dog Islander]

I was wondering if anyone has figured out a way to lock the lazarets on the cockpit decks of the R-27s or any if the Ranger Tugs for that matter? I'd like to store some more valuable things out there but am reluctant unless I can get more security on the hasp. Thanks.

Ray

 

[knotflying]

Ray,
The problem I see is corrosion, dirt and water getting into any lock and key mechanism laying flat on the deck. My thought would be fastening some type of eyelet under the cover and then put a chain through it and cut 2 holes through the side wall into the engine compartment where you can use a regular padlock. Obviously someone can cut chains, locks and between the holes. However, locks keep honest people honest and I am sure anyone trying to get in having difficulty will just go somewhere else.
Mike Rizzo

 

[walldog]

I was wondering if anyone has figured out a way to lock the lazarets on the cockpit decks of the R-27s or any if the Ranger Tugs for that matter? I'd like to store some more valuable things out there but am reluctant unless I can get more security on the hasp. Thanks.

Ray

We keep so much stuff in our cockpit, it would take a thief too much work to empty it to get to the compartments. Most thieves are lazy.

 

[Irish Mist]

I think best bet would be to bolt some kind of lockable box, or build one to size to fit inside the Lazaret, and lock it.

 

[walldog]

Cap Sante will rent you a dock box....think its about 6 or 10 dollars a month.

 

[jpichler]

For our R-27 I have purchased a Yakima roof box with locks, I plan for it to store stuff not going on and off the boat.

 

[baz]

If you can attach a flex cable loop to underneath the lazarets and then pass that through into the engine bay (there's a gap that will allow this... at least there is on our R25) then attach a padlock into the ending loop that might just do the trick. No drilling needed and it will be just a matter of attaching the cable loop to the underneath of the lazarets. I hope this detail is clear for you.

 

[Stella Maris]

Ray,
You can buy locking replacement latches at Fisheries and West Marine to replace the existing latches. There are two screws that hold them in place.

 

[Dog Islander]

Thanks for all the suggestions. I will look into the locking latches for the Lazaret from Fisheries as David suggested. Mike, I hadn't considered the problem of all that grit getting into the mechanism. Thanks for the heads up. Herb, the Dock box rental may save me a few trips to the car, but I was thinking my live aboard neighbors this summer could watch all the stuff I left on the dock ;-). I don't want to lose space by making a lock box to fit inside, but that would likely be the most secure. I read the replies to my lovely spouse and being the practical individual she is suggested rigging an eye bolt in the Lazaret and use a bike lock/cable to secure the item we want to keep secure. If I don't get around to any of the above solutions (or new suggestions), I could just toss some of my daughter's stuff on top and pitty the potential thief whilst he/she rummages around for something worthy to pawn. If that works, Herb may have a visitor comparing our stowage in the cockpit 😛 .

 

[trailertrawlerkismet]

For what it is worth we had locking latches on our previous boat and they worked just fine and never gunked up. If you go this route consider stainless and flush mounted. Seafoam makes one for about $40.00.

Jim F

 

[baz]

Another thought... if you're into a nice cockpit mat the Ranger Tug folk can sell one to you (spendy mind you). This mat will cover up the Lazaret openings... providing "out of sight and out of mind". You could also lay a loose placard under the mat and on top of the Lazaret opening that read "HIGH VOLTAGE -- Danger of electrocution". :roll: I'm not sure how the USCG would view this approach mind you.