Parvis Posted June 27, 2017 Report Share Posted June 27, 2017 (edited) Hi All, One of the things i have in mind for our new large girthed boat is upgrading the existing bow doors. They are made of wood and have glass windows and although look great they are not the most secure. I was wondering what people's advice was on upgrading these rather than replacing them? Im not too sure the best place to start looking but i was thinking about an iron grill on the front? Many Thanks in advance Edited June 27, 2017 by Parvis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mross Posted June 27, 2017 Report Share Posted June 27, 2017 Yes, that's better than losing you forward view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parvis Posted June 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2017 Completely agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchcrawler Posted June 27, 2017 Report Share Posted June 27, 2017 I have steel lockable doors on the outside of the wood/glass ones, these are normally hooked open Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parvis Posted June 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2017 Great were these something you added after? I have seen a few garden gate esq grill in front of some doors and some steel solid one and I'm just wondering if there are manufacturers or custom? Understandably although boat doors do have a spec they can change over time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchcrawler Posted June 27, 2017 Report Share Posted June 27, 2017 3 hours ago, Parvis said: Great were these something you added after? I have seen a few garden gate esq grill in front of some doors and some steel solid one and I'm just wondering if there are manufacturers or custom? Understandably although boat doors do have a spec they can change over time. I had my hull built with steel doors, they are just 4mm flat steep with an overlap strip welded on one,so it closes over the other. They are then just hinged to the steel of the cabin front. The wooden doors sit in a frame behind them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex Brummie Posted June 27, 2017 Report Share Posted June 27, 2017 Three members atour club have had UPVC patio doors made. With wood effect material, they look very smart, double glazed for insulation, and multi point locking for security. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharpness Posted June 27, 2017 Report Share Posted June 27, 2017 If you want steel doors to fit or fitted over existing have a word with Kedian of this parish, not today though, I see its his birthday. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stegra Posted June 29, 2017 Report Share Posted June 29, 2017 I bought a pair of domestic exterior doors and adjusted the height to suit. The aperture was about the right width so relatively straightforward. They'll have a 5 lever type sashlock fitted to provide similar security to a house. Pics show before/after and fitted (minus the door frame because the window company are clowns). /w Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackrose Posted June 29, 2017 Report Share Posted June 29, 2017 (edited) Those wooden bow doors with windows do seem to be a favourite means of access for thieves, especially if there's a convenient cratch cover they can get under that allows them to take their time without being spotted. I just have steel bow and stern doors. If I want a view I look out of a window, or I open the doors and go outside. Edited June 29, 2017 by blackrose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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