I am looking to replace the britle, yellowing latch's with new white plastic or stainless steel. I want to ensure a similar fit to the recessed area where the current latch's lay.
Tiara has just finished manufacturing a new replacement recessed hatch latch cup with a chrome T-handle latch with Tiara engraved on the handle. For more information contact us at CR@TIARAYACHTS.COM.
I own a 2001 Tiara 3500 Open with the bench seat at transom. Does anone have the fiberglass piece that was offered instead of the seat? Wanting to set up for fishing.
If the latches are yellow, but in otherwise good condition, Spray Nine will turn them white again for a month or two. Make sure to wet them first, spray them with Spray Nine, scrub and rinse. Do not leave the Spray Nine on for too long. The Chlorine in the Spay Nine will eventually eat the plastic. This will keep them looking good until the plastic completely disintegrates.
I know this is an old thread, but need to replace a broken latch to that opens the small hatch to the engines (similar to latches on fish well hatch). Just the handle is broken - the latch underneath is fine. Does anyone know where I can purchase a replacement - either handle or compete set?
This is for a 94 Tiara 3100 Open.
Thanks. Tom
Tom
new to me: 1994 Tiara 3100 Open 454 Crusaders
Lifetime racing and cruising sailor throughout New England
I spent quite a bit of time searching for replacement handles for my boat as well ('94) without success. I purchased a few Southco compression latches (P/N 62-30-15) and cannibalized them for parts. Everything but the black handle seemed to work. I think it would be possible to grind the angled tip off the handle and it would fit, however the countersunk handle hole molded into the hatch seems to be unique to where only the original plastic Tiara paddle handles will fit.
Best of luck and let me know if you come across anything! (I'm still searching)