Joel - my comments may seem a little bit off topic, but perhaps not.
I can really sympathize with you over the lazarette covers. Those were the worst change the factory made and were done that way to cut costs. My 1999 model has the old covers which overlap the raised edges, and of course are water proof. But over the years I have made another modification which might be useful for owners of later models with two positive benefits: (1) real waterproof covers and (2) preservation of that nice gel coat. The lazarette covers tend to be places where people park gear getting into and out of the boat, at dock or on the trailer. Over time things will skid and scratch the gelcoat. Just can't be avoided. So I decided to protect mine with a low tech, yet attractive cover which anyone with modicum of skill can craft. My only concern was with the scratches, not preventing water from getting into the compartments. Even with your new hatches, you may consider what I did. Simply this is it. Using 3/16 Okumi plywood stained teak (combine dark walnut and red oak stain), scribe out a cover to fit your existing cover, cut with a scroll saw, finish with a good sealer and uv resistent outdoor kind of coating (marine varnish, polyurethane, etc.) on both sides and edges, and attach using 3M adhesive backed velcro strips. If your finish has too much shine, use 0000 steel wool to create a satin finish. The cover can quickly be removed and reattached (don't use too much velcro - a couple of strips will suffice) and you have protection and waterproofness . Will it blow off when trailering? Not in my experience. I have even cut out the wood to expose the latch to make access super easy, but that isn't really necessary. Occasionally refinishing the wood cover is no big chore, and if you don't want to spring for new covers, you can keep the water out with this system.
We at Lake Tahoe still need it. Might not want it but still need it. 