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1988 Post

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  1. My Affair

    My Affair Member

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    What is the source for tuna door hinge?
  2. SplashFl

    SplashFl Senior Member

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    According to ChatGPT if you've not checked.

    If you're looking for a tuna door hinge for a 1988 Post sportfisherman, the original hinges are generally custom cast stainless-steel marine hinges, and Post did not use an off-the-shelf part on many boats from that era.

    Your best sources are:

    1. Post Yachts Owners Forum (or owner groups) – many owners have spare hardware from refits.
    2. Marine Hardware, Inc. – they manufacture heavy-duty cast stainless hinges and may have a match or can identify yours.
    3. Taco Marine – another source for heavy-duty transom door hardware.
    4. Salvage yards such as Marine Surplus & Salvage or Minney's Yacht Surplus often have original Post hardware.
    There are also discussions among owners indicating that many tuna doors require offset or long-throw hinges because of the curved transom, so a generic strap hinge often won't work.
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