Let's Get Our Cockpit Doors Locked Up! (MJ Sailing - Ep 347)

Watch how we upgrade both security and style with this simple install of a new door handle and lock from SouthCo.
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This week we're back to focusing on the cockpit doors. Now that we have them primed and in place, it's time to get them locked up.

Last summer we mentioned that we're partnering with SouthCo for a lot of our hardware, so as soon as we were at the stage to be able to lock our doors up, we knew where to turn.

Matt will walk you through each step, from why we chose this handle and set for marine environments, to prepping the door, drilling the mounts holes, and getting everything aligned smoothly for a perfect fit. (Easier said than done in some areas.)

We're excited to begin installing this hardware not only for it's functionality, but because of the sleek finish and style it adds to our boat.

Yet another project with more steps than one could imagine, but we'll sleep a lot better each night now, outside the tent, knowing we're properly locked up.

We hope you enjoy!

Much love,
Jessica, Matt & Georgie

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Thank you!, Matt & Jessica

Videos made by Jessica, featuring Matt and Georgie.
00:00 - Doing a dry fit of our handle on scrap honeycomb
02:54 - Even one mm off is too far
05:30 - Hope it's right, because it's time to drill!
07:40 - The first looks of our shiny handles in place
09:33 - The door frames to our head have been primed
13:00 - How our 2 cockpit doors will latch together
15:38 - There's always at least one set-back
18:46 - Closing

Music:
Bewtiched - Zorro
Forever Young - Jake $ing
Sunny Days - Adelyn Paik
Pandemonium (Tribute Version) - The Mondays

Camera equipment used:
- Google Pixel 7
- GoPro Hero 10

Previous Boats: 1983 Trisalu 37 - custom aluminum, built in Quebec (Elements of Life) Where we've been: 2.5 year refit in Indiantown,
Florida; Abacos, Bahamas; St. Barth's; St. Maarten; Antigua; Saba; Azores; Ireland; Scotland; Norway; England 1989
Sabre 34 Targa (Serendipity)
Where We Sailed Her: U.S. - Bahamas - Jamaica - Cuba - Cayman Islands - Honduras - Guatemala - Belize - Mexico - Bermuda - Azores - Madeira - Canary Islands - Sint Maarten - BVI's - USVI's

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