396 MY Dock Side Access Door Hinges

[Ojgami]

Hi everyone! I’m a new Carver 396 owner and am trying to make a few repairs before spring. My starboard side dock access door is difficult to open and close because the hinges are bent and cracking. I can’t seem to find replacements anywhere so far. They are three-hole 4” x 3” hinges. I’ve attached a pic. Any help on sourcing a replacement would be much appreciated!

[KyleR]

I had a similar situation. What I ended up doing was first removing the door and hinges. It's a good idea to have someone help with the door so it doesn't end up in the water!! I didn't have anyone to help and it got a little sketchy at times!!

Anyway, as I was doing this it revealed yet another issue: several of the screws were stripped out and not really holding anything.

Once the hinges were off I took a soft mallet and a vice (with padded jaws) and got the hinges flat again and working properly.

Next I ordered the following on Amazon and retapped the stripped holes and used the new threaded inserts:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0092QVJUS?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Finally, I put it all back together using butyl tape for all the screw holes and everything works great!!

I realize this didn't answer your question of where to find new hinges, but maybe this might be a solution if yours are not too damaged.

Good luck!

Kyle

[Ojgami]

Thanks Kyle, that’s starting to look like my only real option. I considered taking it off and hammering it out, but hadn’t thought about the other issues you mentioned. I found what sounds like the right replacement hinges at West Marine, but it’ll cost me $190 per hinge to find out if they’re right. I’m leaning towards your solution unless someone comes up with a better option.

[Cooler]

Have you tried greatlakesskipper.com ? Search Carver OEM parts and hinges. Good luck! er

[Ojgami]

Thanks Cooler