Nautical Doorstops and Padlocks

Door stops and locks are essential accessories for ensuring safety and functionality on board a vessel. These tools secure various areas of the boat, such as lockers, doors, and cabinets, preventing accidental opening and ensuring protection against theft or damage.

🔹 Nautical Doorstops

Door stops are used to keep doors and hatches in place, whether open or closed, while sailing or docked. They are designed to prevent doors from slamming open in the wind or waves.

✅ Types of Doorstops:

• Spring Door Stop ➝ Uses a spring to hold the door or hatch in place.

• Net or Rope Door Stop ➝ Used to keep doors or windows open safely.

• Magnetic Door Stop ➝ Ideal for silent and safe closures, it is used for small doors.

• Knee Door Stop ➝ More robust model, suitable for larger doors.

📌 Examples of use:
✔ Lock doors to lockers and compartments below deck.
✔ Keep interior doors open while the boat is moving.

🔹 Nautical Padlocks

Padlocks are essential for protecting your boat, its compartments, and valuables. Marine models are designed to withstand salt water, humidity, and marine conditions.

✅ Types of Nautical Padlocks:

• Key locks ➝ Traditional, suitable for locking lockers and containers, ideal for small doors and compartments.

• Combination locks ➝ Convenient for those who prefer not to carry keys, but only a combination code.

• Wide Shaft Locks ➝ Ideal for extra-wide locks, such as those on containers or access doors.

• Stainless Steel Padlocks ➝ Offer corrosion resistance and long life even in marine environments.

📌 Examples of use:
✔ Protection of lockers and storage spaces.
✔ Security of access doors or on-board compartments.