Just pull the pin on the actuator and lift the hatch with your hands. Prop it up with a 2x4. I have done this on my boat when an actuator failed. It was not a big deal
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Just pull the pin on the actuator and lift the hatch with your hands. Prop it up with a 2x4. I have done this on my boat when an actuator failed. It was not a big deal
Easier said than done. A few issuesNever tried to lift it myself but I was under the impression that these hatches weigh hundreds of pounds / need a lift of somesort?
My 1998 40 DA came with a cigarette lighter adapter to open the hatch in the event of a 12 v power loss. Made by M and G electric, MFG tag is still on it.
As I understand it, they also made some of the breaker panels for Sea Ray.
I've used it a few times, no issues.
Some boats don't have that little access plate to get to the pin.OMG…. Pulling the pins is easy…. Get a 4’ 2x4 keep it close….. lift the hatch and you’re done…… you can do it !!!
That’s a first….. that doesn’t even make sense…. if the actuator is down how do you get to it?Some boats don't have that little access plate to get to the pin.
OMG…. Pulling the pins is easy…. Get a 4’ 2x4 keep it close….. lift the hatch and you’re done…… you can do it !!!
LOL…. You guys kill meJust to clarify, holding the rocker switch at the dash is easy. Reaching my hand down into an access hole in hopes of locating a cotter pin, pulling it, then lifting and propping-up a waterlogged hatch without dropping it onto my fingers is...
I dunno, can I just change a Merc impeller instead?