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Thread: Electric Hatch Actuator

  1. #1
    Waldo
    I am in the market to buy one. However, what happens if my boat loses power and I need to get into the engine compartment? I have heard the hydraulic ones have a valve of some sort....reading the other thread about someone removing the hinges because theirs crapped out got me thinking. Is there a way to open the hatch w/o power?

  2. #2
    1stepcloser
    I have an access hole behind the rear seat cushion in front of the actuator.
    If power is lost, or the actuator fails, just pull the cushion, stick your hand through the hole and pull the actuator pin.

  3. #3
    Waldo
    Are you talking about a quick release pin at the bottom mount?

  4. #4
    Havasu Hangin'
    Last resort- pull the hatch hinge pins.

  5. #5
    1stepcloser
    Originally posted by Waldo
    Are you talking about a quick release pin at the bottom mount?
    Yes...and no.
    Yes it's a quick release pin, but its on the top of the ram.
    Evenin' HH.

  6. #6
    Waldo
    HH, that's what I don't want to do...is there an easier way?

  7. #7
    Waldo
    1step, thanks...figure you reach in and up to do that right?

  8. #8
    Havasu Hangin'
    Originally posted by Waldo
    HH, that's what I don't want to do...is there an easier way?
    Plug a charger into your cigarette lighter. Also, some newer installs have an emergency plug to run the ram.

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    1stepcloser
    Originally posted by Waldo
    1step, thanks...figure you reach in and up to do that right?
    Well, yeah, it's really no drama, I've had to di it a few times over the years....
    HH has a pretty good idear as well
    Originally posted by HH:
    Plug a charger into your cigarette lighter. Also, some newer installs have an emergency plug to run the ram.

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    Waldo
    Thanks - I don't have a cig lighter but will probably add one. I carry a jumper box thing under one of the seats.

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