Has anyone figured a way to stop the rear lids from making so much noise when you walk on them?I have had two XTB21's and have fished from several 2002's and they all did this.Bothers me a bunch.Thanks
Are you refering to the noise as being a loose rattle type sound, or a cracking type squeek when you step in the middle of a lid??
I had a XTB-21 that sounded like the lid was going to crack every time you stepped in the middle of it, but after inspecting the lid, they were fine; especially the livewell lids.
I really can't remember for sure but are the lids in the XTB and 02 aluminum or fiberglass? I would assume fiberglass because of the curves they have. I haven't seen ANY boat with glass lids that did not squeak at some point. The ProSports and new 21s use aluminum lids with a stout reinforcement down the middle of them so I haven't seen the make any racket.
I suppose some sort of glassed/bolted on re-inforcement along with cleaning and silicone spray on the seals could cut the noise down some?
RA
I'm just a little feller at 170.The noise is from the edges of the lids but i am sure they flex some.The newer boats have a better rubber seal than my 94 model,they may not be noisey.Thanks for all the replies.