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 Step 1: Back off all four side screws (Figure 1) until they start to become slightly loose. 3) Get front 3 screws as tight as possible 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.) Fig. 2 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). 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. Finish Product Thank your for taking the time to improve your ^¿£4^ Hobie Getaway. Fair winds and good sailing....