Pilothouse Door Roller Replacement '89 70MY

[marcusorourke]

Good Afternoon All,
The starboard side pilothouse door on my boat is barely sliding. Port isn't a lot better. We haven't been able to figure out how to remove the door to get at the rollers. Has anyone seen this type of door or have any thoughts?
Any input would be most appreciated!
Marcus O'Rourke

[marcusorourke]

Adding some more photos.

[Captain Ralph]

Good Afternoon All,
The starboard side pilothouse door on my boat is barely sliding. Port isn't a lot better. We haven't been able to figure out how to remove the door to get at the rollers. Has anyone seen this type of door or have any thoughts?
Any input would be most appreciated!
Marcus O'Rourke

Roller issue on the bottom rack. Two sets were used. Contact Sam's with your hull number. One set set still available,

[madhatter1]

My guess from pictures is the bottom of the door comes apart to get it out. Doors look like they need some love so refurb and get operational at same time. Buy some extra rollers if plastic like I have on my older boats. Sometimes something messes up the roller and it needs early replacement.

[tonytrakovich]

If I remember right, we took the screws out of the bottom track. We had to remove the rear door stop to get at the last screw. Then I think the door and track come right out.

this is from my memory which is questionable at best.

[seajay71]

Good Afternoon All,
The starboard side pilothouse door on my boat is barely sliding. Port isn't a lot better. We haven't been able to figure out how to remove the door to get at the rollers. Has anyone seen this type of door or have any thoughts?
Any input would be most appreciated!
Marcus O'Rourke

I just replaced the rollers on my 61 CPMY. Remove the lower bottom exterior trim piece (it’s screwed on) The door can then be lifted up over the track and the bottom moved out and down. Each door needs 4 rollers, the top ones have internal springs which keep tension on the door when it’s in the track.
Probably best to replace all 4 on each door but you might get away with just the bottom 2 rollers.
I got mine new from Sam’s and replaced all 4 on both doors. A couple of the wood screw fasteners
holding the rollers on the door were a challenge to remove due to corrosion. Otherwise, it was a
quick and easy fix and the doors now slide great.


Seajay71

[SKYCHENEY]

I just replaced the rollers on my 61 CPMY. Remove the lower bottom exterior trim piece (it’s screwed on) The door can then be lifted up over the track and the bottom moved out and down. Each door needs 4 rollers, the top ones have internal springs which keep tension on the door when it’s in the track.
Probably best to replace all 4 on each door but you might get away with just the bottom 2 rollers.
I got mine new from Sam’s and replaced all 4 on both doors. A couple of the wood screw fasteners
holding the rollers on the door were a challenge to remove due to corrosion. Otherwise, it was a
quick and easy fix and the doors now slide great.


Seajay71

Seajay is describing the wooden pilot house door. That's not the same as the aluminum doors used in later years. OP has the aluminum doors.

[marcusorourke]

I spoke with Jeremy at Sam's today and have my marching orders. I'm going to pull the frame on Thursday. I'll report how it goes and include some pictures.
Thank you very much for your replies.

[davidwigler]

You might find you just have dirt or a pebble in the track. That’ll stop it. Mine are 43 years old and working fine if I keep them clean.

[SKYCHENEY]

You might find you just have dirt or a pebble in the track. That’ll stop it. Mine are 43 years old and working fine if I keep them clean.

Again, these are totally different doors. The aluminum doors have a different track and roller setup. I've rebuilt both and the aluminum ones are a PITA.