Author Topic: Remove / Turn / ReInstall interior door  (Read 382 times)

Talblitz

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Remove / Turn / ReInstall interior door
« on: May 25 2024, 22:12 »
on some 42ft 2006 Cruisers the head door opens to the inside, towards the head. This works for skinny people only. The owners manual drawings show it opening to the outside, towards the saloon.

Anyone managed to remove the door without damage? Would love to turn it around.



Happysailor

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Re: Remove / Turn / ReInstall interior door
« Reply #1 on: May 26 2024, 10:56 »
On another boat type, our Bavaria Cruiser 41, we intentionally made the aft head door to turn inside. I have noticed on many charter yachts the hinges have broken out, as the door sometimes (when not fastened properly) swings out fiercely during sailing with the original fitting swinging to the outside. For this type, frame profiles are still available from the factory and door is turned upside down to fit again. If this could work for your 2006 Cruiser needs some additional investigation. But with some TLC it would be possible.

IslandAlchemy

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Re: Remove / Turn / ReInstall interior door
« Reply #2 on: May 28 2024, 07:31 »
I've turned a few door around. Unscrew the door. Behind the hinges are 2 screw. There is also a screw inside the latch plate. Remove these and the frame will then push out (they are bedded in silicone). Simply turn the frame around and refit. Takes about half an hour.

Talblitz

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Re: Remove / Turn / ReInstall interior door
« Reply #3 on: June 01 2024, 20:28 »
Will try that, many thanks!