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I agree it would be easier but he would need two 24' rams @ $250.00 each, it gets a little expensive. Unless you know where to get them for less.

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Originally Posted by wuped (Post 2865324)

I agree it would be easier but he would need two 24' rams @ $250.00 each, it gets a little expensive. Unless you know where to get them for less.

Marine surplus ,here in town ,,i can check but i bet there like 100 each or so !!

I would like to switch mine to make it easier to reach the outside of each motor.

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Originally Posted by wuped (Post 2865228)

We have the same problem with our boat hatch. I have been thinking about an electro-magnetic door lock, which could be connected to the hatch switch and release when you open the hatch or you can connect it to the on position on your ignition switch it would only hold when you were running. You could mount it to the hatch in the middle and have the plate attached to the floor.
http://www.mcmaster.com/#electromagn...-locks/=1uvd1j.

Thats i good idea. I didnt know they made those in 12v! My freinds clothing store had those on his front door. Two guys came in and tried to rob him and he locked it on them. They couldnt get the door to open no matter how hard they beat on it. Never rob a store, where everyone that works there carries a firearm, they arent scared to shoot back!
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There has to be a leak somewhere. Leave the hatch open for a day and see if it bleads off and comes down any.