Bruce J Posted October 25, 2019 Report Share Posted October 25, 2019 The one and only irritation I have with my 2016 Pathfinder 2400 is the anchor locker hinge. The hatch only opens half way and constantly tries to fall closed. Seriously, it is very nearly a perfect boat, but for this one thing... I think I read somewhere that the new ones have a friction hinge now for the anchor locker so that it will stay open. If so, is there any chance this will retrofit in my 2016 without having to do any reworking of the glass? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bh973 Posted October 25, 2019 Report Share Posted October 25, 2019 Also interested. I purchased a new friction latch but I have not installed it yet due to the holes not aligning. I really do not want to have tot fix the fiberglass.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce J Posted October 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2019 BH, did you get the replacements from Gemlux? I just got off the line with them. The hole measurements on their drawings look like they are identical except for one measurement which is .01 inch different. The main other difference is that the barrel on the friction hinge is bigger and it might not fit in the existing space between the hatch and the deck. Just eyeballing it, it seems like it would be really close to fitting. Is yours not close at all? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyB Posted October 25, 2019 Report Share Posted October 25, 2019 I changed the rear hatches on my 2012 2200trs to friction. I did fill and drill but the hinges covered everything. My anchor locker has the spring that locks to fully extended when the hatch is open. It works so well I did not try to switch to friction on that hatch. If your boat does not have the locking spring type holder it could be a workable solution for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradM Posted October 25, 2019 Report Share Posted October 25, 2019 Bruce, Gemlux is right down the road from my house. Let me know if I need to swing by there are some point to get "hands on". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce J Posted October 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2019 4 hours ago, HoneyB said: I changed the rear hatches on my 2012 2200trs to friction. I did fill and drill but the hinges covered everything. My anchor locker has the spring that locks to fully extended when the hatch is open. It works so well I did not try to switch to friction on that hatch. If your boat does not have the locking spring type holder it could be a workable solution for you. My anchor hatch has a spring that’s supposed to help hold the hatch open, but if the anchor line touches it, the boat rocks, the wind breathes on it, or if I even look sideways at it, the spring fails and the hatch slams. I just wish I could open the hatch all the way and have it lay open, but it only opens into a vertical position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bh973 Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 On 10/25/2019 at 2:37 PM, Bruce J said: BH, did you get the replacements from Gemlux? I just got off the line with them. The hole measurements on their drawings look like they are identical except for one measurement which is .01 inch different. The main other difference is that the barrel on the friction hinge is bigger and it might not fit in the existing space between the hatch and the deck. Just eyeballing it, it seems like it would be really close to fitting. Is yours not close at all? I did order directly from Gemlux. maybe I didn't order the correct hinge? The hols are off by about 1/3 an inch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blewbyu Posted November 14, 2019 Report Share Posted November 14, 2019 Those Gemlux hinges do not support the weight of the large compartment on the Redfisher. Had to go back to OEM’s. I have a spare pair if anybody needs them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkh Posted November 29, 2019 Report Share Posted November 29, 2019 Did the anchor locker, two corner rear lockers and rear livewell with fill and drill. Turned out about 85% pleased. Hinges hold fine but the barrels do stick up a bit and are not flush with the deck. It really only really bothers me in the anchor one but I am never bearfoot in the boat so not big deal for me. It is a little more annoying for my kids though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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