2020 G21 - Loose Tower

[BasaltRMK]

Hey all - the port side of my manual tower is loose at the rear of the tower base. I can push it forward (from the top of the tower) when it’s locked, and it has a rattle. The locking handle spins too easily, it feels like there’s play in the mechanism where it is supposed to go into the lock position. I’ve pulled the handle and semi-circular plate behind it, but don’t see how to access or adjust the actual locking mechanism. Any ideas, or tips on how to access to adjust? Thanks.

[BasaltRMK]

Anyone? Any ideas?

[NautiqueJeff]

Sounds like something is broken or bent in the latch system. I'd let the dealer deal with that under warranty.

[BasaltRMK]

Jeff - thanks, I have a feeling that you’re right. But the dealer is located 4 hours (each way) away, as Nautique just informed me they cut our ‘local’ dealer (2 hours away) out of their dealer network. So I was hoping to at least take a look to see if it was something simple, as I don’t want to damage the boat. I don’t see a way of accessing the tower base internals, but I feel like I must be missing something. I’ll keep poking around... I can confirm that the pin is fully rotating with the handle, nothing externally-accessible is stripped.

[BasaltRMK]

I’m such a dummy - you access the internal tower base mechanism by lowering the tower! The set screw on the latch was loose, i tightened it and that solved the problem. Solid as a rock now. Will still have the dealer take a look at the next service.

[mcosub]

Jeff - thanks, I have a feeling that you’re right. But the dealer is located 4 hours (each way) away, as Nautique just informed me they cut our ‘local’ dealer (2 hours away) out of their dealer network. So I was hoping to at least take a look to see if it was something simple, as I don’t want to damage the boat. I don’t see a way of accessing the tower base internals, but I feel like I must be missing something. I’ll keep poking around... I can confirm that the pin is fully rotating with the handle, nothing externally-accessible is stripped.

I take for granted how closer our dealer is. I would estimate around 10 miles from my house. And they do dockside service so I dont have to load up, drop off and then go back and pick it up and my service is completed in a couple hours right in my back yard.

[BasaltRMK]

Having a close(r) dealer would be awesome. But we have an uncrowded mtn. lake, so I’m not complaining!!

[kylant]

I’m such a dummy - you access the internal tower base mechanism by lowering the tower! The set screw on the latch was loose, i tightened it and that solved the problem. Solid as a rock now. Will still have the dealer take a look at the next service.

thanks for that tid bit. my tower bases sound loose. sounds like a knock from the locking lever. when we are cruising down the lake in chop is when i hear them. knock, knock, knock
i will investigate further