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Stock Whaler brass cabinet catches will foul after exposure to salt water and other corrosive environments. The problem is with the springs that provides tension to the brass ball bearings. They are NOT stainless, and deteriorate quickly in a saltwater marine environment. The rust and debris from the springs clogs the ball bearings. I found an exact match, with the traditional brass housing, but with stainless steel springs and ball bearings. They work flawlessly.

These are ABI Cabinet Catch, polished Brass, item number 351510 (2045BR). They have a five year warranty, if bought retail. The manufacturer is:

ABI
1160-A Industrial Avenue
Petaluma, CA 94952
www.abimarine.com

ABI does not do direct sales to the public, but has a wholesale distributor in Benecia, California that drop ships from the factory. For sales, contact Marine Mail Order. Friendly folks, speak with Sarah at 1-888-228-6758. $1.49 each plus actual shipping. Unfortunatly, this distributor does not ship the item with the mounting screws. See:

marinemailorder.com

If you would like mounting screws, the following retail distributor ships a complete product that includes screws. $2.99 each.

http://www.vandykes.com/product/02001.../02001745/