Rear hatch pops open while trailering

[Jo2009]

Has anyone else experienced the rear locker hatch popping open while trailering? I’ve tightened all the screws but it seems to be happening more and more frequent. For now I’m just running an elastic rope over the top but am concerned with it leaving a mark on a long haul. It’s a GS22. Thanks.

[scottb7]

2nd post i think i have seen on the hatches...sounds like not a great design.

[NautiqueJeff]

Certainly a warranty issue. Let the dealer fix it.

[Bhazardc5]

If it's similar to the G23 you just need to adjust the height of the pin mounted on the deck. There is a nut on top and below the deck. Adjust until it closes with a bit of force you don't want it too loose either.

[kylant]

yep. same here.
I have had the grommets replaced under warranty and there is a redesigned bracket. I installed this the other day. warranty, drop shipped from Nautique

https://correctcraft-my.sharepoint.c...FField%20Fixes

[LKAhornz]

I have a new 2019 GS22 and am experiencing the same thing on BOTH hatches. It feels a little weird cruising around looking like the batmobile with wings. Did anyone have a successful resolution to this? I currently put a bunch of electrical tape around the pegs and it is holding. Its not a long term fix, but will do until it is fixed under warranty.

[aaronca250f]

i disconnect the gas shocks on the hatches when trailering.

[kylant]

I have a new 2019 GS22 and am experiencing the same thing on BOTH hatches. It feels a little weird cruising around looking like the batmobile with wings. Did anyone have a successful resolution to this? I currently put a bunch of electrical tape around the pegs and it is holding. Its not a long term fix, but will do until it is fixed under warranty.

the new bracket kit seems to have fixed this issue on my ‘19.
the brackets seem to keep the hatches closed even without “snapping” them into the grommets

[LKAhornz]

is the new bracket kit, a complete change?....or was it because the black rubber grommets were new in the kit. I am having difficulty getting my dealer to move quickly on the warranty change. if i need to, i will swap the grommets for now. its quite frustrating driving around with the hatches popping every 3 seconds and the electrical tape solution is no longer working.


if the kits is new...does anyone have a link to a website that might sell it?

[kylant]

is the new bracket kit, a complete change?....or was it because the black rubber grommets were new in the kit. I am having difficulty getting my dealer to move quickly on the warranty change. if i need to, i will swap the grommets for now. its quite frustrating driving around with the hatches popping every 3 seconds and the electrical tape solution is no longer working.


if the kits is new...does anyone have a link to a website that might sell it?

it is a new bracket kit. a complete change. all 4 get replaced. they reposition the gas shock and somehow that helps keep the lids closed. replacing the grommets is a good idea as well
i posted the link above.

[aaronca250f]

The link above is to a sharepoint site that I can't see. Please repost the site for the bracket retrofit.

https://correctcraft-my.sharepoint.c...FField%20Fixes

[gonefishin5555]

is it this one? https://www.nautiqueparts.com/produc...r-catch-boats/

or this one? https://www.nautiqueparts.com/product/hatch-slam-latch/

I have the same problem I just don't tow far enough to worry about it

[BigDaddyStrick]

With the dealer replacing the hatch brackets under warranty we continued to have issues with the hatches coming open while trailering or on the water. I ordered and installed the upgraded plunger catches from Nautique parts along with 25 lb gas shocks. The plunger catches are tight and the gas shocks have just enough force to open the hatch once you pull up on them. No more issues with the rear hatches coming open.

Nautique parts. https://www.nautiqueparts.com/produc...r-catch-boats/.

The gas shocks were ordered from Maxim Hardware.
2 x Master Lift ML36 Gas Spring () = $36.28
a) Spring Force Amount 25
Rod Dia (d): 0.312
Cylinder Dia (D): 0.75
Stroke (A): 7.0
Extended Length (L): 17.2
Compressed Length (CL): 10.2
End Detail: 10mm

[gonefishin5555]

With the dealer replacing the hatch brackets under warranty we continued to have issues with the hatches coming open while trailering or on the water. I ordered and installed the upgraded plunger catches from Nautique parts along with 25 lb gas shocks. The plunger catches are tight and the gas shocks have just enough force to open the hatch once you pull up on them. No more issues with the rear hatches coming open.

Nautique parts. https://www.nautiqueparts.com/produc...r-catch-boats/.

The gas shocks were ordered from Maxim Hardware.
2 x Master Lift ML36 Gas Spring () = $36.28
a) Spring Force Amount 25
Rod Dia (d): 0.312
Cylinder Dia (D): 0.75
Stroke (A): 7.0
Extended Length (L): 17.2
Compressed Length (CL): 10.2
End Detail: 10mm

So the stock gas shocks are a lot stronger than 25lbs? I ordered the plunger catches and will see if it helps. Thanks for posting what you used its useful.

[BigDaddyStrick]

If I remember correctly the stock gas shocks were 60lbs. Maxum Hardware has the ML36 shock with forces as low as 20lbs. The shocks are a direct replacement.