Overview

The Perko 0554DP is a pair of white polymer door catches with stainless steel mounting and keeper screws for holding cabinet and locker doors closed on board. Each catch measures 1-1/4 x 5/8 inches, which makes this a compact option for interior joinery where mounting space is limited.

This type of catch works well where normal hull motion, vibration, or repeated opening and closing can let a light door swing loose. It is a straightforward fit for many cabin doors, galley lockers, and storage compartments that need a simple mechanical hold-closed point without taking up much room.

Key features

• Pair of door catches for cabinet and locker applications
• White polymer bodies that suit common marine interior finishes
• Stainless steel mounting and keeper screws at the fastening points
• Compact 1-1/4 x 5/8 inch catch size for tighter mounting areas
• Uses 3/4 x #8 catch screws and #4 round-head mounting screws
• Useful for light interior doors that need to stay shut when the boat is moving

Installation and fit

Before ordering, check the available surface area on both the door and the frame and compare it with the 1-1/4 x 5/8 inch catch size. On refit work, it also helps to confirm the existing screw pattern and screw sizes so the new hardware can be installed cleanly without extra filling or drilling.

Because this is a small cabinet hardware piece, it is best matched to interior doors and lockers rather than large or heavily loaded panels. It is a practical replacement for worn catches in cabins, heads, and galley storage where a low-profile latch point is needed.

Use on board

This pair is a good match for boat owners updating older joinery on cruisers, fishing boats, and sailboats where interior storage doors need to stay put underway. It also suits routine maintenance jobs where the goal is to restore a neat, simple latch function without changing the look of the surrounding hardware too much.