Author Topic: Door blocker (Read 3997 times)

Porquerolles · « **on:** March 01 2021, 16:58 »

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?

tiger79 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 01 2021, 17:34 »

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.

Porquerolles · « **Reply #2 on:** March 01 2021, 17:42 »

L'avez-vous installé sur la porte de la cabine avant ?
De quel modele de bloqueur s'agit-il exactement ?
Merci de vos infos.

tiger79 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 01 2021, 21:04 »

This sort of thing - https://www.screwfix.com/p/magnetic-door-holder-polished-chrome/79644

symphony2 · « **Reply #4 on:** March 01 2021, 22:33 »

You will find several different types here
force4.co.uk/department/chandlery-below-deck/cabin-door-furniture

Salty · « **Reply #5 on:** March 02 2021, 03:00 »

A piece of decent bungee cord did the trick on my B36 !

nightowle · « **Reply #6 on:** March 02 2021, 04:00 »

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.

Mirror45184 · « **Reply #7 on:** March 02 2021, 11:53 »

I'm with Salty, low tek bungie cord is the go!

Porquerolles · « **Reply #8 on:** March 04 2021, 11:38 »

Tying the door with a rope is certainly a very effective solution ... but we would like something more "aesthetic"

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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.

Porquerolles · « **Reply #9 on:** March 05 2021, 18:49 »

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 ...

Salty · « **Reply #10 on:** March 05 2021, 23:59 »

Quote from: Porquerolles on March 04 2021, 11:38

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.

tiger79 · « **Reply #11 on:** March 06 2021, 16:18 »

Quote from: Porquerolles on March 05 2021, 18:49

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?

Markus · « **Reply #12 on:** March 06 2021, 18:57 »

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

amikeren · « **Reply #13 on:** March 07 2021, 05:29 »

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Markus · « **Reply #14 on:** March 07 2021, 18:06 »

Quote from: amikeren on March 07 2021, 05:29

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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...

Porquerolles · « **Reply #15 on:** March 07 2021, 20:32 »

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".

nightowle · « **Reply #16 on:** March 10 2021, 20:55 »

are you hesitating on the loqueteau, the 3rd one in your last photos? It seems that would do fine.

Porquerolles · « **Reply #17 on:** March 11 2021, 08:41 »

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 ...

Ronald · « **Reply #18 on:** March 11 2021, 09:51 »

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

Porquerolles · « **Reply #19 on:** March 11 2021, 11:41 »

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 …

newtom · « **Reply #20 on:** March 11 2021, 12:54 »

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

geoff · « **Reply #21 on:** March 11 2021, 13:19 »

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

Ronald · « **Reply #22 on:** March 11 2021, 15:03 »

As you can see on the picture this is how I fitted it, the pillow prevents it from moving.

Salty · « **Reply #23 on:** March 11 2021, 15:10 »

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.

Ronald · « **Reply #24 on:** March 11 2021, 15:56 »

If you don’t want a bungee cord use something else