jammed storage

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   Stupid issue - but I need some advice regarding the least amount of damage I'm about to inflict on my boat.

My wife left her digital camera in the storage compartment by the observer seat in my '89.  Somehow this has jammed the lid and I've tried every option I can think of to get it out.

It has a push button/lock latch on the lid.  I do not have a key to lock it, and Midwest CC confirmed that the position of the key hole indicates that it is unlocked.

Only 2 thoughts come to mind and I'm not really fond of either.  Cut out the bottom from underneath the dash or try and drill through the keyhole (not sure if that would even work and I'd probably destroy our camera in the process).  Ideas?

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bsucics Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: July-18-2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 109	Post Options Post Reply Quote bsucics Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: jammed storage Posted: July-20-2007 at 7:41pm
	Stupid issue - but I need some advice regarding the least amount of damage I'm about to inflict on my boat. My wife left her digital camera in the storage compartment by the observer seat in my '89. Somehow this has jammed the lid and I've tried every option I can think of to get it out. It has a push button/lock latch on the lid. I do not have a key to lock it, and Midwest CC confirmed that the position of the key hole indicates that it is unlocked. Only 2 thoughts come to mind and I'm not really fond of either. Cut out the bottom from underneath the dash or try and drill through the keyhole (not sure if that would even work and I'd probably destroy our camera in the process). Ideas?
	1989 Ski Nautique

eric lavine Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: August-13-2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 13413	Post Options Post Reply Quote eric lavine Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: July-20-2007 at 7:58pm
	my first thought was a hammer, can you get to the hinges and unscrew them?
	"the things you own will start to own you"

todicus Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: July-10-2006 Location: Napa, Ca Status: Offline Points: 493	Post Options Post Reply Quote todicus Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: July-20-2007 at 8:46pm
	Drill the lock, don't mess with the lid. Locks are easy to replace, lids not so easy. You won't hurt the camera
	Living outside the wake 95GT-40SNOB

The Dude Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Platinum Member Joined: October-19-2004 Location: Houston Status: Offline Points: 1335	Post Options Post Reply Quote The Dude Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: July-20-2007 at 8:50pm
	I think "keep it original" Pete might suggest leaving the camera there forever! drilling seems to be the least destructive action. However, if you could get a hammer claw or wonderbar or some type of prying, you might get lucky and only break the end of the latch. Good luck.
	Mullet Free since 93 95 Sport 1978 Ski Nautique

Munday Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Gold Member Joined: August-17-2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 538	Post Options Post Reply Quote Munday Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: July-20-2007 at 8:55pm
	You prob already tried but,push down firmly on the lid,this will make the catch work easier and it may release,my second thought is to drill a small hole from underneath use a stiff wire to try to move the camera over or out of the way so the latch releases.I had to file my catch down years ago on my 92SN to make the catch work properly Munday

BuffaloBFN Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: June-24-2007 Location: Gainesville,GA Status: Offline Points: 6094	Post Options Post Reply Quote BuffaloBFN Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: July-21-2007 at 9:37am
	If memory serves, the factory replacement lid is $140...OUCH
	1988 BFN-sold "It's a Livin' Thing...What a Terrible Thing to Lose" ELO

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