Handles & Catches

The small fittings that hold a boat's interior together. This collection covers marine handles and catches for every cabin job: grab handles for companionways and heads, door and locker catches, push-button and turn-button latches, magnetic catches, drawer catches and flush pull rings - in stainless steel, chromed brass and hard-wearing nylon.

Boat interiors move, vibrate and live in damp air, so household hardware quickly rattles loose or corrodes. Every fitting here is chosen for marine conditions: positive-locking catches that keep lockers shut in a seaway and materials that shrug off salt air. When replacing a catch, match the fixing centres and door thickness of the old fitting - or bring it in store and we'll match it for you.

Frequently asked questions

What type of catch keeps lockers closed at sea?

Positive-locking catches such as push-button latches, turn buttons and spring-loaded touch catches hold doors and lockers shut even when the boat heels or pounds - magnetic catches alone are rarely enough offshore.

Should I use stainless steel or nylon fittings in a boat?

Stainless steel suits high-load and visible fittings like grab handles, while nylon and acetal catches are ideal for lightweight locker doors - both resist corrosion far better than plated household hardware.

How do I replace a broken locker catch?

Measure the fixing hole centres, door thickness and the catch type, then match a replacement with the same dimensions - most marine catches follow standard sizes, so like-for-like swaps are usually straightforward.

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