zx225 comparment latches

[tmcustoms]

I have a 02 zx225 and was wondering of there is any other locks you can upgrade to on the comparments I dont really care for the plastic ones and have broken several handles on them anyone added any stainless ones or anything on there boat?

[Mark Perry]

As long as the hole size is the same and the depth of the latch mechanism works I would say all is well. You can use the metal T-handle type but they are pricey at $25.00 or so each

[Rodney Bledsoe]

I have the same year boat as yours, I bought these http://www.teamcandomarine.com...c.htm However I had to do some modifying because the one's I bought we a little larger than what came on the boat. C&O does give a 10% discount for BBC members. Just tell Carol when you take to her.

[tmcustoms]

rodney do you have any pics of how yours looks with the latches installed?

[Rodney Bledsoe]

No I don't I might be able later today.

[skeetIclass]

i also would like to see how they look,

[Rodney Bledsoe]

[tmcustoms]

You guys think these would work

http://www.basscatstore.com/southcolock.aspx

[Rich Z]

Rodney, these dont look like they sit flush with the floor. I got 4 new T&H T-handle latches that are too tall also. I dont think the bass cat latches will work. You need something that will fit 2 3/8 inch hole with a cam that will reach the aluminium deck frame. I even called T&H asking about the specific latches I needed and they never called me back.

[Rodney Bledsoe]

Your right Rich, when I get around to recarpet it I'm going to "step down" the hole.

[MD 20i]

i baught some from this guy. its bullet boats guy. has tons of cool stuff. however they are the latches that bullet uses and they are very high quality.

http://www.uniqueboatproducts.org/Hardware.htm

i used these in my 04 tzx200. they stay flush with the lockers. 2 3/8 size as well.

[tmcustoms]

I just hate how the black plastic fades I really want some stainless ones

[FrankWhoa]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by tmcustoms &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">I just hate how the black plastic fades I really want some stainless ones</td></tr></table>

Me too, if you find some ss ones for less than $60 let us know. $60 x 11 latches is... to much lol

[tmcustoms]

I dont even mind paying the money for those if anyone can confirm that they would work so far it seems like they wont

[Skeet195]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by Rodney Bledsoe &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">Your right Rich, when I get around to recarpet it I'm going to "step down" the hole.</td></tr></table>

How do you "step down" the hole? I have the same latches and don't like how they stick up.

[wildkat7]

I bought some online that were a bit too big for the holes. I used a file and some "elbow grease" and made them fit. Best decision I've ever made...hated them plastic cheap latches....

[tmcustoms]

wildkat7,

which latches did you install? any pictures?