The one that I just picked up was a big 5/8's one, open on one end.  I was
stunned by how well it works with no mods at all.  I'm going to add some
permanent loc tite on the threads to add some security...

On 2010-07-17 7:40 AM, "Mike Miller" <mwmiller@cwnet.com> wrote:

In my experience [limited to one hardware store] the angle on the J isn't
right so it has to be bent [not BenT] anyway. Never could get it right.
Getting the hatch latch extension.

JME

Mike

On 7/17/10 3:34 AM, "Frank Condelli" <RAlanen@AOL.COM> wrote:

> In a message dated 17/07/2010 12:08:56 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:
>
>         Well, you don't even need  to do any work, there are turnbuckles
> available that have one closed loop  hook and one open J hook already to
use !
>
>
>
>>>>>> Wow, those hatch lock extensions are expensive!  Just go to your
local
> hardware and buy an aluminum turnbuckle, about 5  inches long.l Open one
> looped end to form a "J". When that is hooked onto  the latch pin on the
> bottom of the opening, swung around 45 degrees, and  the looped end locked
> into the hatch lock, it is  LOCKED.<<<<<<
>
>
>
>
> Cheers,
>
> Frank  Condelli
> Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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