RaceCarRich
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- Oct 22, 2017
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- ‘05 240 Sundeck
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- 5.0L MPI Bravo 3
Not my boat but this seems factory in many images I’ve seen. Not sure how the male peg mounts yet.
Perhaps this will work.
240 Sundeck Thread - Questions and Answers
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Not my boat but this seems factory in many images I’ve seen. Not sure how the male peg mounts yet.
Perhaps this will work.
JayhawkCurtis
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- May 24, 2021
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- 2004 Sea Ray 240 Sundeck
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- 350 Mag Mercruiser w/Bravo III Drive
Yea, I tried to match the color as best I could, looks a little hokey but does the trick. The boat is 20 years old, it will probably be the last boat I ever own, so I am fine with it. I tried replacing the gas struts first hoping they would be tight enough to hold it down, but didn’t help. Let us know how your solution works
JayhawkCurtis
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- May 24, 2021
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- 2004 Sea Ray 240 Sundeck
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- 350 Mag Mercruiser w/Bravo III Drive
Yea mine doesn’t have that, I like that idea.
RaceCarRich
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- Oct 22, 2017
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- ‘05 240 Sundeck
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- 5.0L MPI Bravo 3
Will do but probably won’t be until next season. Brought (towed part of way with hatch up in all its glory) for shrink wrap this afternoon.
Rich - you are right - that picture shows the factory location. I was originally thinking it was front and center, but there's no way that would work. I see a lot of boats... sometimes it's hard to remember the little things from one boat to another!
As I eluded to above, this was a mid model run change because... guess what was happening? The lid was popping up! So, in a way, it's sort of an after thought.
Personally, I like the external latches (or straps) better. The rubber cup will eventually loosen up and I just don't feel it's as secure as other methods.
This is what we've typically installed for customers: Go to Southco's website and look at their flexible draw latches - the C7-10.
As I eluded to above, this was a mid model run change because... guess what was happening? The lid was popping up! So, in a way, it's sort of an after thought.
Personally, I like the external latches (or straps) better. The rubber cup will eventually loosen up and I just don't feel it's as secure as other methods.
This is what we've typically installed for customers: Go to Southco's website and look at their flexible draw latches - the C7-10.
RaceCarRich
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- Oct 22, 2017
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- ‘05 240 Sundeck
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- 5.0L MPI Bravo 3
That’s pretty slick and only $20 on Amazon. I was thinking you meant the rubber T that you stretch to latch closed but this looks more professional. Appreciate the advice. I’ll make a decision when I‘m able to get back onboard next season.
JayhawkCurtis
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- May 24, 2021
- 5,400
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- 2004 Sea Ray 240 Sundeck
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- 350 Mag Mercruiser w/Bravo III Drive
Looks kind of big and bulky, I’d like to see one in person
Pics can be deceiving - it is not big/bulky. From memory, it's maybe 3/4" thick (give or take).
Espos4
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I have the rubber stopper on my 2007. It does keep the cover closer.
However the bracket is mounted is a spot that can really gouge your arm when doing repairs/maintenance like port side spark plugs.
RaceCarRich
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- Oct 22, 2017
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- ‘05 240 Sundeck
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- 5.0L MPI Bravo 3
I could absolutely see that. Thanks for the info. I might go latch - TBD. I read some Amazon reviews on the latch and one person mentioned using for a motor hatch. Others using for compartments on jet-skis, ATV's, etc. Plus it never wears out. With other latches (back entrance door, head, storage compartment) having some black component, this might even look factory. Might even consider putting on the side of the hatch near the walk on path.
Only challenge I see is that the hatch has a piece of rubberized trim on the bottom edge of it and I can't see how the latch would clear the trim without cutting it. I'm sure with everything in front of me it will all become apparent.
Once it's there, no one will know it wasn't meant to be there in the first place.
It's been a little while since I installed one for someone - I "think" there's enough give in the black rubber of the latch that the trim doesn't need to be trimmed. But if it is needed, it will still look fine. Just make a nice, clean, straight cut.
