Whitecap 3230WC Nylon Non-Locking T-Handle - White

Good fit

I used this to replace the original Whitecap chrome locking handle on my Carolina Skiff. The cam is different but it seems to work fine. This item is less expensive and isn’t as likely to suffer saltwater damage. I chose standard shipping and received it in only a few days.

I ordered this to replace others on my boat that had metal T-handles as I wanted something more tolerant of salt water use. The metal handles were pitting. This was easy to set up as I simply measured and copied over the lock arm depth from the replacement. All other applicable dimensions (diameter, etc.) were the same. It does it's job of securing the door just fine, but I am not a fan of how the handle is designed to stay folded down into its recessed space. Two knubs on the back side of the handle are supposed to engage into a couple small rubber boots below, creating a friction fit, to keep the handle folded down and flush with the top. This system just isn't strong enough to keep the handle down, so it keeps popping up about 1/8" each time we hit a wave.

This replaces the Stainless one we have on boat. Wish the others on the boat were like this one.

I had one of these on my forward deck on my Carolina Skiff. Problem is, if salt water gets into the latch......and it will..., it only lasts about a year before if corrodes and breaks off. Poor quality