Waterman18 Posted October 14, 2020 Report Share Posted October 14, 2020 Noticed the front hatch somewhat askew on my new 22 TRS. Right side higher than left but neither side flush. Wondering if it’s just an alignment issue or actual warped. Here a couple pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason p Posted October 14, 2020 Report Share Posted October 14, 2020 Lay a straight edge across the top, like a 4’ level or something similar, you’ll see it right away. Cant tell for sure but it looks like it’s running laterally, if so, it may be flat and sticking up on the ends because the deck is slightly convex to facilitate draining. It does look kind of jacked though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyB Posted October 14, 2020 Report Share Posted October 14, 2020 I would probably start by taking the hinges and shock rod loose and see how it lays in the space. Make sure the hardware is not binding it. Then take the lid off and put it on a flat surface and see if it is flat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bamaskeet Posted October 14, 2020 Report Share Posted October 14, 2020 You also might look at the gasket underneath to see if that’s causing your problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted October 14, 2020 Report Share Posted October 14, 2020 X2, good call HoneyB 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smilemaker Posted October 14, 2020 Report Share Posted October 14, 2020 first question Has it always been that way.? Does it rock side to side? are the hinges bent from something being under the lid and it being stepped on? if no to the above take all hardware off and check fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCTribute Posted October 14, 2020 Report Share Posted October 14, 2020 Seems like you should not have to take it apart if it is a new boat, might even be an issue for warranty consideration , if needed. Is it warped when unlatched, or is the center latch having to be forced down when latching? Hinges or shock are not going to make the two sides stick up equally, gasket and/or center latch could. Or the hatch just does not match the contour of the deck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waterman18 Posted October 14, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2020 It’s been suggested that the latch may be too tight causeing the bowing, gonna check that later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason p Posted October 14, 2020 Report Share Posted October 14, 2020 If the latch was tight enough to bend that hatch like that I don’t think you’ll be able to close it, the latch that is. Just open the latch with the hatch closed, that will answer to the “latch” question. If the hinges are misaligned, I’m sure they are, they’re at where their at, it’s not like they’re adjustable. Well not without some fiberglass work. I would just see if the thing is bent, if it is, call the dealer, it’s a year old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyB Posted October 14, 2020 Report Share Posted October 14, 2020 I may have missed the year old part. I would get it to the dealer as well. The thing is I would like to know the problem before they “fix” it. I can just imagine a grinder being used to make it fit at the dealer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lap it Up Posted October 14, 2020 Report Share Posted October 14, 2020 I believe the boat is brand new out of the mold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jh141 Posted October 14, 2020 Report Share Posted October 14, 2020 Take that to your dealer. That is certainly not right. Mine lays perfectly flat and even. Thats a trip and fall hazard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waterman18 Posted October 14, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2020 Boat is brand new.....dealer wants to look at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason p Posted October 14, 2020 Report Share Posted October 14, 2020 Tell the dealer “ looking at it” wont fix it🤣 keep us posted, be interesting to see the fix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waterman18 Posted October 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2020 Update: Front lid is definitely warped. Put level underneath and you can see the obvious gap. ********************************************************************************************************************************************************** I thought it would be a good idea to check the others and unfortunately the port live well had a similar problem. Not as bad but noticeably higher that the starboard rear lid which was perfect. My dealer was awesome, ordered replacements the same day and have scheduled to have have them replaced when I do my20 hour service. I’m wondering what causes the uneven layup though? Have had the boat out a couple times and am amazed at the performance, it’s fast than my old 2008 22TE which had no t top and 50 more hp. Better performance all thru the range I can do 40mph and get 3 mpg. Top speed is 53 at 5800rpm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waterman18 Posted October 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2020 Rear hatch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smilemaker Posted October 22, 2020 Report Share Posted October 22, 2020 some basic info as I mentioned earlier has it always been that way or when did it change. if it was always like that they could have been pulled from the mold too soon if it warped later then it is possible that it has delaminated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waterman18 Posted October 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2020 Brand new boat ...8 hours on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted October 22, 2020 Report Share Posted October 22, 2020 5 hours ago, Waterman18 said: Brand new boat ...8 hours on it. Seems like the factory missed a QC check as they are putting out boats a bit too quickly as there is a tremendous demand and backlog of orders I'd not loose any sleep...MHP will make it correct.... dc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason p Posted October 22, 2020 Report Share Posted October 22, 2020 When you’re banging out boats like they’re Toyotas your gonna miss a few I’d imagine. Glad to see the dealer and the MBC stepping up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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