Door Catches

Shop door catches at Bosun's Locker for secure cabin and locker closures. Our range includes magnetic door catches, roller catches, compression latches, slam latches, and push-button catches designed for vessels throughout the Gold Coast, Brisbane and SE Queensland, and the Tweed Coast. Quality marine-grade catches that keep doors and hatches closed in rough conditions.

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Door Catches: Quality You Can Trust
At Bosun's Locker, we stock door catches engineered for reliable holding power in Australian marine conditions. Our range includes magnetic catches, roller ball catches, spring-loaded catches, compression catches, and adjustable catches made from marine-grade stainless steel, corrosion-resistant zamak alloy, and UV-resistant nylon with strong holding magnets. These catches resist saltwater corrosion, maintain positive closure, and prevent rattling whether you're anchored on the Gold Coast or underway throughout Brisbane and SE Queensland. Each catch features robust spring mechanisms, precise tolerances, easy adjustment capability, and durable mounting plates that deliver reliable door and locker closure even in rough seas when preventing cabinet and door movement is essential for safety and comfort.

Comprehensive Range of Door Catches: All Your Needs Covered
We stock catches for every closure and holding requirement. Our inventory includes small magnetic catches for lightweight locker doors, heavy-duty magnetic catches for solid cabin doors, adjustable roller catches for precise alignment, compression latches for watertight applications, slam latches for quick closure, push-to-open catches for handle-free doors, double roller catches for stable holding, and replacement strike plates and magnets. Serving the Tweed Coast and surrounding areas, we carry catches in stainless steel, chrome-plated brass, and white plastic finishes. Clear holding force specifications, mounting dimensions, and door thickness compatibility make selecting appropriate catches straightforward for your cabinet and door configurations.

Expert Advice and Support: Your Boating Partner
Bosun's Locker provides expert guidance on catch selection and installation for secure closures. Our team understands the requirements for proper catch strength, alignment, and mounting based on door weight and vessel motion across the Gold Coast and Brisbane and SE Queensland. We'll help you choose appropriate catch types for your door and locker applications, calculate required holding force for offshore conditions, select catches with proper adjustment range, and recommend installation techniques for lasting performance. Get personalized advice backed by marine hardware knowledge. Browse our door catch collection and equip your boat with properly rated catches that keep doors and lockers securely closed in all sea conditions.

- Questions

What type of catch works best for boat cabin doors?

Magnetic catches work well for most cabin doors on Gold Coast vessels, providing positive closure without handles protruding into walkways. Choose heavy-duty magnetic catches rated for door weight and vessel motion. Roller catches suit applications needing precise adjustment throughout Brisbane and SE Queensland. Compression latches work best for watertight or weather-resistant doors requiring firm sealing pressure.

How do I prevent cabinet doors from rattling underway?

Install double roller catches or heavy-duty magnetic catches on the Tweed Coast to eliminate rattling. Single catches may not hold firmly enough in rough water. Ensure catches are properly aligned and adjusted for full engagement. Adding soft-close bumpers at hinge side also reduces noise. Quality marine catches with strong holding force prevent annoying cabinet rattles offshore.

Can I adjust door catches if doors swell or shift?

Roller catches offer adjustment screws for alignment changes as doors swell from humidity on the Gold Coast. Magnetic catches have fixed positioning but work across small gaps. Compression latches handle dimensional changes well with their draw mechanism throughout Brisbane and SE Queensland. Marine environments cause wood swelling, so choose catches with adjustment capability or tolerance for movement.

What holding force do I need for offshore conditions?

Offshore vessels on the Tweed Coast need catches rated for at least 3-5kg holding force to resist vessel motion in rough seas. Coastal cruisers handle 2-3kg catches adequately. Heavier cabinet doors require proportionally stronger catches. Multiply required holding force by 1.5-2 for safety margin in extreme conditions. Test catches in rough water before extended offshore passages.