Livewell compression latches

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April 29, 2018 at 6:02 am #428121

1stinLA
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I was wondering if anyone had changed over the latches on their livewells? In the summer down here in Louisiana the old through deck latches on my P3 sure pass a lot of heat down into the wells, and I have debated having some new covers made (or having the holes filled in the old ones) and going to the newer latches since I changed out the bench seats to buckets and the step box, and have clear access to mount the newer latches. I have never lost a fish because of the heat as I keep bottles of frozen water in the ice chest and add them during the day to the wells. Just bouncing ideas around and seeing if others have thought it could be a good idea.

April 30, 2018 at 10:53 am #428125

Redngoo
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Cajunhunter67 wrote:Like you, I have never lost a fish due to heat, but during the July-August months in Louisiana, the Live well temps will bump near 100 degrees. I have always just added a bit of ice from the cooler. Doesnt take much.I have thought of removing the current latches on my PII and filling them with those V-!2 vents (I believe thats what they are called). Than adding the BCB Livewell compression latches. http://www.basscatstore.com/compressionlatch.aspx Not sure if the compression latch would be a simple bolt on, or if spacers would be needed?Not only this but by design the compression latch would only be pulling down on one corner of the lid leaving a slight crack on the sealing surface on the opposite corner. Where as with the square style lids the lacth is in the center for a “even” tighten of the lid. I had thought of these latches as well because i do like them as well. But pulling on one corner and the durability of the v2 vents (not knowing for sure) kinda has kept me atbay!

April 30, 2018 at 12:55 pm #428126

gclayfam
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VT 2 and I like them!George

April 30, 2018 at 5:54 pm #428127

Bass Cat Boats
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I really like the idea of installing the vents and compression latches! I dont see why the compression latches would be an issue. They are used on the new boats with the same triangular lids.

May 1, 2018 at 2:02 am #428128

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You will have to space the jaw out to catch the latch hat lip. The lids are offset outwards to allow mounting.

May 1, 2018 at 5:32 am #428129

Cajunhunter67
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Well. as Redngoo stated, this may not work properly with the rectangle lids of the PII as compared to the triangle lids of the premium boats. It would only be pulling down on one side of the lid, rather than the center.Guess I will keep the standard latches and add ice as needed. Never had an issue losing fish. Why change a working recipe!

May 2, 2018 at 2:50 pm #428130

Bass Cat Boats
Keymaster

Could you move the piano hinge from the side to the back. If so, would the front edge line up. Been studying the same thing on my 05 Puma. Basscat, would it retro??

May 2, 2018 at 3:12 pm #428131

Bass Cat Boats
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That likely would work and it would also press the lid 1/8″ further out for the lip of the hook to grasp.

May 3, 2018 at 2:37 am #428132

1stinLA
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I went offshore right after posting, so I was not able to get back on the board until today. On my P3 the hatches are hinged at the rear and I have room with the step box to move the latches closer to the center of each lid. On my 2001 model even though the rest of the boat is solid fiberglass, they still used wood in the lids for the compartments, and a few have started to get soft around the latches, (It is not a garage queen and sometimes has to sit out while I am offshore, and I already replaced the large flipping deck hatch) which is why I am debating having new aluminum hatch covers made. And it helps to have a friend in the aluminum sheet metal and welding business. I only have about 400 hrs on the 2006 Opti, but i have worn out and rebuilt 2 tour model trolling motors multiple times (I have my spare on the wall ready to go) in that same time span.
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