rubber hatch tie downs?

suzukidave

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has anyone found an aftermarket hatch tie down style that looks good on the older grady hatches (anchor locker and behind the helm chairs)? i was thinking about a rubber toggle or bungie system but curious what folks have seen or tried.
 

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Go to these websites and look around. Most, if not all of them, make rubber hatch latches. There's a good chance that one of them was what Grady used, as well. Attwood, Perko, Southco, Sea Dog.
 

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grady didn't use any rubber latches on my 1995 223 so i am looking for ideas. they rear hatches close only from their own weight and the anchor hatch has an interior ball and socket thing that does not hold in a swell. over the years they are chipped and damaged on the edges from bouncing. i was looking to fix them but i want an add on latches first.
 

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Did you look at those websites? Just find one that suits your needs - there will be enough to look at and choose between that you should be able to find something. Possibly, you want to look at slam latches or a flush style that has a "dog leg" underneath to secure the lid. It'll make more sense once you start looking around.