2700se cockpit handle - tightening

[Freobhoy]

Hi,
I have recently bought a 2700se - and new to the forum. The handle next to the steps up to the windscreen has come loose - and the nut is only accessible from beneath, just adjacent to the cabin sliding door - but is almost impossible to get to. Just wondering if anybody has had any luck tightening these?
thanks

[shrew]

Welcome aboard Freobhoy!!!

What is on the underside? marine carpeting? Whatever is blocking access will need to be removed.

[mmwjr]

Welcome Aboard

Some pictures would help, however as shrew said you will most likely need to pull back the headliner to access it.

[Phillbo]

Thats going to be a tricky one since the nut would be inside the cabin door slide..... Can you see the nut? It should not be too far that you cant slip a box end wrench over it....

[Freobhoy]

Yeah, that’s the one - just above the door - you can just about get your fingers on the nut, but not enough to tighten it

[shrew]

If you can get your fingers on the nut, then you should be able to get a tool on the nut, shouldn't you? You might need a ratcheting box wrench or one with an articulating head.

[LB-Robert]

We have a 2003 2700SCR. It had a similar issue. I opened the instrument panel access panel adjacent to the step/handle and reached inside with a wrench to tighten the nut. It worked. Not sure if this will work for your boat but access from the sliding door or bath was not possible. Good luck

[Freobhoy]

Hi thanks very much for tips, I removed the instrument panel and with a bit of nimble finger / wrench work have now managed to tighten it up