All about Nautique Boat Hatches (and how to fix them)

This video will show you how to replace gas struts on your Nautique boat hatches and glovebox. Also, will discuss how to resolve the rear hatches from coming open while trailering your boat.
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25lb Glovebox Strut - amzn.to/45uqmiQ
Rubber Hatch Plunger Catch - nautiqueparts.com/plunger-cat...

[@michaelcardoza9371]

Great Video. Fortunately for me, I have a brother who has an amazing ski boat. No need for me to deal with these kinds of problems. Best of luck to you sir.

[@DadDoingStuff]

Always better to know someone with a boat than to own a boat!

[@garrettg4092]

Thanks for the vid! There's not much content like this out there. I'd like to have the upholstery repaired on a rear hatch cover for my G23. Is there any reasonable way to remove the entire hatch cover? Or is the removal mechanism only accessible by removing the lining/upholstery?

[@DadDoingStuff]

Hi Garrett,
You should be able to open the hatch, pop the gas strut off, then just unscrew the hinges to get the entire hatch cover off. Note that the Phillips screws holding the hinges might be REALLY tight. Mine are. I think they probably put loctite on them or something. Just know that going in. If they strip, you’d end up needing a screw extraction tool and have to replace the screws when you re-install. Hope that helps!