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Member Forums => Bavaria Yacht Help! => Topic started by: Porquerolles on March 01 2021, 16:58
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Hello,
On our B 42 vision, we would like to install a door blocker,on the front cabin door, to prevent it from flapping when we are at anchor.
A discreet and aesthetic blocker, because the door opens inside the saloon.
What model do you precaunize us?
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I fitted a magnetic door stop to my forecabin door. The type I fitted might not be suitable for your boat, but I'd recommend you look at magnetic solutions.
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L'avez-vous installé sur la porte de la cabine avant ?
De quel modele de bloqueur s'agit-il exactement ?
Merci de vos infos.
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This sort of thing - https://www.screwfix.com/p/magnetic-door-holder-polished-chrome/79644
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You will find several different types here
force4.co.uk/department/chandlery-below-deck/cabin-door-furniture
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A piece of decent bungee cord did the trick on my B36 !
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We installed the magnetic one mentioned here. Both pieces are positioned horizontally to fit the door to bulkhead arrangement. It's one of the best changes we made. Make sure not to sail with it open, as heavy motion won't hold the magnets and the door will slam hard.
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I'm with Salty, low tek bungie cord is the go! ;)
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Tying the door with a rope is certainly a very effective solution ... but we would like something more "aesthetic" :).
The magnetic blocker is a good solution, even if the blocking is less reliable than on a "classic" blocker.
This should be sufficient, however, because we always sail with the cabin doors closed, we only leave them open at anchor.
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The most commonly installed magnetic door blocker model is this one.
But I'm afraid we'll be slapping our feet in it, especially since it will be fixed on the floor at the level of the chart table ...
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Tying the door with a rope is certainly a very effective solution ... but we would like something more "aesthetic" :).
The magnetic blocker is a good solution, even if the blocking is less reliable than on a "classic" blocker.
This should be sufficient, however, because we always sail with the cabin doors closed, we only leave them open at anchor.
My bungee cord was a very neat and tidy piece of “rope.”
And it didn’t hurt ones toes if kicked into as it was located at a height which meant that could not happen.
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The most commonly installed magnetic door blocker model is this one.
But I'm afraid we'll be slapping our feet in it, especially since it will be fixed on the floor at the level of the chart table ...
Couldn't you fit it on the vertical face of the seat unit?
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I would go for a catch that:
- Does not rattle when under way
- Is captive, so one can grab the door and use it as a hand hold when under way
- Is least obtrusive and certainly not on the floor (risk of feet injury)
Maybe something like this: https://www.amazon.co.uk/MAGT-Stainless-Strength-Durable-Stopper/dp/B08K94N4GT
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Yep, that's the "standard cheap type" I really do not like - everything rattling at sea and at rolly anchorages, unless one stuffs towels between door and seating, etc... >:(
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We need a bit "resistant" fixing, to hold the door well and effectively avoid rattling, especially at anchor. We hesitate between the "practical" side of magnetic blockers, "mechanical" blockers, more effective, but that ' it is necessary to release manually and the simple mechanical jammers, without "ratchet".
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are you hesitating on the loqueteau, the 3rd one in your last photos? It seems that would do fine.
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This is what we had on our previous boat (Dufour 405), it is simple, "efficient" (the door is well kept), but in our case, not very "aesthetic", the door opening into the saloon of the boat, the pointed part will be clearly visible.
There is also a system "at the foot", which would be attached to the interior part of the door (front cabin side).
In short, we are still hesitating ... :)
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https://www.marinediscounter.nl/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/products-LNKZ2439.jpg
Thuis is what i fitted on my V42, cheap and does the trick.
Ronald
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Ronald,
I think you fixed the closing hook on the lower part of the door? (have you a picture of it ?)
Does it make you bend down every time you want to block or unblock the door?
Does this system not cause too much "clicking" at anchor or when sailing depending on the movements of the boat?
Sorry for all these questions … ;)
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Hi,
there are those closing hooks on my Bav 34. I can confirm a disturbing "clicking". I always had to put something between door and boat.
Regards Tom
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I have used the magnetic type [ the screwfix version from an early post] they work very well ,never rattle or undo without deliberate effort. Geoff
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As you can see on the picture this is how I fitted it, the pillow prevents it from moving.
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If you want a “clicking” free door hook back system, use some bungee cord,
If you want a door with a system to hold it thats at an easy height, use some bungee cord,
If you want a system where you don't have to bend down to operate the device, use some bungee cord,
If you want a system that is inexpensive, use some bungee cord.
If you want a system that does not need a pillow to hold the door steady, use some bungee cord
Simple and easy to make and they don't have to be intrusive. fix one end to something strong enough to hold the door, and loop the other end over one of the door handles. Mine were made with a loop in both ends, and the end of the bungee cord forming the loop was fastened back to itself with a whipping of something that either matched or contrasted with the cord.
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If you don’t want a bungee cord use something else :cop
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This type is anti rattle. Fitted to many Scandinavian boats.
force4.co.uk/item/Force-4/Cabin-Hook-Brass/TEI
I think it is also available in chrome from other sources - will have a look when I get time.
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Bonjour,
Finalement, nous avons opté pour des bloqueurs magnétiques.
C'est vraiment très pratique, la porte se bloque toute seule et il suffit de la tirer un peu pour la debloquer.
C'est très efficace, au port et au mouillage, un peu moins en navigation, quand la mer bouge un peu, le contact magnétique n'est pas assez fort et la porte a tendance à se refermer toute seule…