Seadog Quarter Turn Deck Plates - Black & White

A quick opening deckplate

These Quarter-Turn Deck Plates feature a new locking system that prevents over tightening, jamming, or cross threading. Easy to open and close. A specially engineered lubricated gasket is used in conjunction with a knife edge for a leak tested seal. Avoid contact with acetone or strong solvents. Constructed of UV stabilized ABS plastic. Installs with six #8 FH fasteners (not included). Available in black or white.

Part No.	A	B	C	D
SD-336140 SD-336145	4"	6-1/8"	4-1/2"	5-3/8"
SD-336150 SD-336155	5	7-1/8"	5-1/2"	6-3/8"
SD-336160 SD-336165	6"	8-1/8"	6-1/2"	7-3/8"
SD-336180 SD-336185	8"	10"	8-3/8"	9"

We have found that, especially when quarter turn deckplates are installed in hard to access places, their function can be greatly enhanced by simply adding a wood handle to the surface of the cover. Shown here are the ones we put on the Rifleman we built. They are Mahogany - about 3.4" high by 2" by 4" long. Two 1" ss screws and large washers hold them in place. We did not use glue, but that would probably have been a good idea.

Feedback:

I wanted to say the large quarter turn deck plates are very nice but I don't think I could open them without a handle. I made the mistake of snapping one shut when you first sent them and I had to make the handle to open it. I think the lubrication you suggest will help greatly. Picture below.

George Cunningham