2008 Sabre Rod Locker Doors Warped

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May 22, 2015 at 8:21 pm #287670

greatwhite22
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Hi all. I was wondering if anyone has come across this on their boat. Both Rod locker doors on my sabre are slightly warped and the front edge is sticking up higher than the actual deck. Anyone have a fix for this? I was thinking of removing them and try to bend them back straight. Any help would be appreciated. Mike

May 23, 2015 at 12:47 am #287671

Bass Cat Boats
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could it be a latch adjustment would bring the front edge down ?

May 23, 2015 at 1:47 am #287672

Bass Cat Boats
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They just need a slight bend added to the lid shaping it in a fashion that the lid pulls down in the center. They have lost tension over time as the rubber trim seal (bubble trim) presses on the ends, while the latch/lock holds the center down.

May 23, 2015 at 12:30 pm #287673

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Place a 2 x 4, round closet rod, or similar object under the partially open lid and lean on the high edge. Better to go slowly and carefully than to go too far.

May 23, 2015 at 2:01 pm #287674

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That would be the adequate method, rudimentary and effective. Make the surface area 1/3 down the lid and a longer flatter area for the prop that you use. Dont use a rod end ways as it will kink the lid and thats not good.

July 1, 2015 at 2:31 am #287675

greatwhite22
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Thank you for the advice. I tried to do it on my own but needed some extra weight. But that method did work!

July 1, 2015 at 2:43 am #287676

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I have a p2 my lids are the same way. As I have not had time to tinker with them. As I always step on the high side when moving around. Maybe eventually they will equal out if not. then amongst the other todos. I will straighten them..2013 PANTERA 2MERCURY 200 PRO XSMINNKOTA 80LB FORTREX25 fury

July 1, 2015 at 3:56 am #287677

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They are easy to straighten out and it only takes a few minutes.

July 1, 2015 at 12:50 pm #287678

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Ive played with mine too as they seem to be getting slightly worse as the year progresses but I may try putting a battery or something on the front of the lids and see if that helps. What did you do? Put a piece of wood under the door near the rear and put the weighted object on the front of the door towards the bow?how much weight did it take? And what did you use under the door? How much of a gap did you have to have basically??Purchased new 5/4/15Bass Cat Sabre Vision EliteMercury Pro XS 150MotorGuide 75lb Tour EditionHumminbird – Stock (will be changing soon I hope)

July 1, 2015 at 1:47 pm #287679

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Place a 2 x 4, round closet rod, or similar object under the partially open lid and lean on the high edge. Better to go slowly and carefully than to go too far. The method above using a short 2×2 or 2×4 block is our preferred method and using body weight to tweak the lid towards the corners away from the hinges. It will bring it back in with a slight crest that increases sealing and appearance. They arch or banana in time from the compression seal trim (bubble trim) pressing upwards on them latched. BCB
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