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Anyone have this latch and have the same issues I have? For me, it requires constant adjustment to latch correctly with the aluminum catch strip. I've also had a few occasions where the sunpad has raised while towing without the cover (although I usually use the cover). I haven't found a good alternative, but really haven't explored. It's a 2002 H190. I appreciate any suggestions.

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I have the exact same issue

I haven't found a solution, nor have I explored much to figure one out. Hopefully some of the guru's will chime in with a nice solution.

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'99 Horizon 200

Oh that just looks crappy.

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1981 Columbia 8.7
2015 Yamaha FZR - 87mph - sold
2006 Yamaha GP1300R - sold
2003 Chaparral 215 SSI - sold
2009 Stingray 195CS - sold
2000 Four Winns H180 - sold
1976 O'day Daysailer II - sold
Rick's Four Winns H180 Mods/Upgrade Thread

Yeah, it is crappy. It's a logical device, but the problem is that the mating position between the aluminum strip that it latches on and the sunpad latch moves due to flexing of the back seat support, the sunpad hinges, slop in the latch mounting, etc. It's not a trainwreck, but I really want to make it more robust - especially for towing. I should probably mention that I maintain everything to the point of being retentive about it....

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what boat/model do you have? Kinda curious if anything more modern has been substituted.

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Hi guys! I had the same problem. I just installed a set of fastex clips to hold it down. Works great. Will add pics tomorrow once I get off the water. My boat (used) didn't come with covers so I had to improvise so I could trailer it. 4 screws, 1 clip, 10 minutes of work keeps it secure enough to and from the landing.

Put some chalk or something that rubs off on the latch surface to see how much it grabs. You might have some wiggle room to screw it in closer. Even another 1/4in closer to the mating surface will make a big difference.

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1981 Columbia 8.7
2015 Yamaha FZR - 87mph - sold
2006 Yamaha GP1300R - sold
2003 Chaparral 215 SSI - sold
2009 Stingray 195CS - sold
2000 Four Winns H180 - sold
1976 O'day Daysailer II - sold
Rick's Four Winns H180 Mods/Upgrade Thread

Yeah, I've had to re-adjust it several times. To be honest I hadn't thought of using chalk or baby powder - and I do stuff like that every day at work. I think I'm definitely gonna modify the aluminum catch strip. If I recall, the one it came with was real thin and bent and I've replaced it once with something a little beefier.

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I have a 99 H200 so a few years older than your 02 h190. The design is the same though.



Looking forward to seeing your solution

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'99 Horizon 200