Hobie Getaway Hatch Prospecto

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Step 1:  Back off all four
side screws (Figure 1) until 
they start to become 
slightly loose.

Step 2:  Using a 5/32 drill bit, 
make a hole between the front
screws (Figure 2), then insert
screw until it starts to snug up.
(If you have a power screwdriver,
the screw can self-tap, so drilling
a hole isn't necessary.)

Step 3: To properly tighten the 3 
front screws, take turns between
each screw (only taking a quarter
turn for each screw) (Figure 3-5).
Be careful not to over tighten 
and strip out the screws (using 
a hand screwdriver is 
recommended).

Thank your for taking the time to improve your
Hobie Getaway.  Fair winds and good sailing.

Getaway Hatch Leak Repair Instructions

Fig. 3

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Fig. 5

Fig. 2

Fig. 1

Finish Product

The objective is to bend the frame of the hatch so that the black o-ring

type seal is higher in the corners and lower in the front center. The latch catches 
under the front center so this will ensure better sealing of the black o-ring seal.

The key to bending the frame is compressing the yellow foam gasket as 

much as possible in the front middle and as little as possible in the sides by;

1)  Making 4 
side screws
as loose as 
possible

2)  Installing a 
new screw

3) Get front 3 
screws as tight 
as possible

Figure 6 shows the desired 
shape of the hatch after 
the adjustment. Place 
a straight edge 
across the hatch, 
and there should 
be a 1/16" gap 
between the straight
edge and the middle of 
the hatch.

1/16" gap

Fig. 6

Straight Edge

Hatch