you can replace the latches, but they are expensive. ebay.
Salvage yards.
sea-way.com
outboard-parts.com
laingsoutboards.com
tcoutboard.com
fairwindsmarina.com
salvagemarine.com
marinepartsoutlet.com
Superior Marine (800-338-9281)
Stone & Sons Marine
3410 Oak Forest Dr.
Houston, Tx. 77018
713-686-9997 stone@outboard-parts.com