At 10:55 AM 9/14/99 EDT, Carol Sussman wrote: > Two queries for the list; Has any one fabricated a back-up lock for >the poptop latch? Some sort of hook & eye insurance? (I currently have 25 >feet of nylon mainsail line doing this) If the latch is only partly seated the latch pin will stick out at the back. If you remember to check the pin every time you latch it, should be ok. I've thought about a warning light for the thing, but not gotten around to it. Incidentally you can reach back from the driver's seat while driving and feel that the pin is seated, in case you have any sudden paranoia..
david ps - Carol, we'll be home late Friday |
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