Engine Hatch

**Scottvr26** · 08-12-2012, 11:07 AM

I have search and search and can not find the answer. How do you open and close the engine hatch after you've take out the battery's out for winterization?

Thanks,

**Gofirstclass** · 08-12-2012, 11:46 AM

If yours is set up like mine was on my 330, you have to be able to open that small access plate, reach in and pull the pin that connects the hydraulic ram to the hatch. Then it's a matter of prying up the hatch with a flat screwdriver. In your situation, where you're taking the batteries out for the winter, open the hatch, remove the pin, prop open the hatch with a 2x2 or something, lower the ram, then take out the batteries. Prop the hatch up just a tiny bit with something flat (magazine???) so it can't close all the way.

My batteries went dead once and I had a helluva time getting that pin out. After that incident, I kept it well oiled and attached a small line to the ring on the pin to make it easier to grab.

**Henry Boyd** · 08-12-2012, 01:02 PM

Or, you could buy a car battery jump pack with a cigar outlet. Make a double plugged cable, plug one end into a 12volt outlet on the boat and the other end to the jump pack. Then use your dash switch.

Henry

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**MonacoMike** · 08-12-2012, 04:24 PM

Originally Posted by Henry Boyd

Or, you could buy a car battery jump pack with a cigar outlet. Make a double plugged cable, plug one end into a 12volt outlet on the boat and the other end to the jump pack.

This one comes with the cable is is a great tool. MM

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005CL1OPC/...SIN=B005CL1OPC

**Scottvr26** · 08-12-2012, 05:19 PM

Originally Posted by MonacoMike

This one comes with the cable is is a great tool. MM

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005CL1OPC/...SIN=B005CL1OPC

Guys thanks I knew there had to be some easy way to do it but wanted to make sure I wasn't missing something.

Thanks

**Jim M** · 08-13-2012, 07:48 AM

Yes, just plug in a external battery and press the engine hatch button!!!

**280 Gator** · 08-14-2012, 02:07 PM

Originally Posted by Jim M

Yes, just plug in a external battery and press the engine hatch button!!!

also interested. where can i get a male to male DC cord or do I have to make one.

**Jasmaz7** · 05-05-2013, 08:22 AM

Please help!
after plugging in the adapter to by jumper box. I hit the hatch switch and nothing. I checked the hatch fuse and its fine. Need help

**src** · 05-05-2013, 09:28 AM

Obvious question, but needs to be asked. Did you turn on the accessory power switches/breakers, so that the power port is actually "live"? It won't work if the circuit is disconnected.