Paid Up Posted August 4, 2019 Report Share Posted August 4, 2019 I have had the front hatch completely break off at the hinges and had it repaired last year and it was better than new. My issue now is about a year later the screws to the hinge on the side with shock are loose again and if I can't fix it I am sure they will complete break again. When I attached the laches last year I found the holes for the screws would not tighten so I used a JB Fiberglass compound to put in the hole to help the screws. Now the JB weld is starting to deteriorate. I am thinking of taking the hatch off and using 5200 in the holes along with the screw to hopefully keep them tight. One of the hatch lid holes is through bolted but the other (wood screw) go into the hatch lid so i doubt you can through bolt them. I though I saw once where someone used a aluminum plate to back the one through bolted screw. It seems to me the shock is what is causing the hatch screws to work loose. Any suggestions on how to fix this where is does not continue to happen with the screws coming loose? 5200? Thanks - Todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyB Posted August 4, 2019 Report Share Posted August 4, 2019 If you have room under the lid I would drill a hole and install machine screws and lock nuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Up Posted August 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2019 I don't have the room but wanted to see what others have done that have had the same issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyB Posted August 4, 2019 Report Share Posted August 4, 2019 I think your spot on with putting the filler in there like you did the first time . Maybe consider taking the hinge off and drilling a hole topside to fill with fiberglass resin then pre drill a new hole to set your screws into. Drilling a hole small enough it will cover by the hinge should make a pretty solid repair. Then bed the hinge with 5200 as you put it back together. That will let your screws get some of the adhesive on them as well. If you decide to only fill with 5200 I would still try to get a dab between the hinge and the lid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted August 4, 2019 Report Share Posted August 4, 2019 I have a 03 2200v when I bought the boat the lg fwd hatch had all the hinges through bolted. Have not had a problem yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhinshoreangler Posted August 5, 2019 Report Share Posted August 5, 2019 If you don't mind spending the money, a good glass shop can make hatches look brand new again. I had my port side hatch repaired several years ago and it has been fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smilemaker Posted August 5, 2019 Report Share Posted August 5, 2019 By front hatch are you talking the large storage hatch or the anchor locker hatch. With the piston arm I don't understand how it would be overstressed unless it was getting stuffed and forced close. The anchor locker hatch on the other hand takes a lot of abuse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalChilio Posted August 27, 2019 Report Share Posted August 27, 2019 I installed an aluminum plate on the back side and thru bolted all bolts. Unfortunately I don't have a pic of the aluminum plate. It did move the hatch about 1/8" over but not really noticeable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.