Manual release for Engine Hatch?
 

I noticed Baja offers this as an option in the new brochure. Does anyone have one or know how it works/how it's hooked up? Boat is a 98 with twin screw jacks for the sun deck. I've never heard of the jacks failing but just curious how the manual release would be set up.

Basically it's a system where the hatch coupling is attached to the jacks with a sheer pin with detent balls holding it in place. You pull on a ring(from the cockpit, probably under the seat) that is attached to a cord that yanks the pins out. This way you can open the hatch in the event of a power failure or jack failure without doing further damage.

Sounds simple enough. I wonder if I can buy the kit from Baja for less than $1,000.00. Now you got me thinking though. Maybe I could make a setup from let's say a couple of old motorcycle clutch cables, a few cushion clamps, rubber groments, stainless #6-8 screws, drill a few holes, .....I better get back to work:eek:

Yeah Sac.,

I think you should get back to work and leave the thinking to those qualified to do so!;) :D

Hey, Hey Evil, how are ya buddy?
Yeah, sometimes I definately get carried away. Well, that's half the fun of owning a boat; Tinkering:D Besides, not all of us have the balls to bite the bullet and buy a brand new 29 footer. :D

Do you have that option on your boat? Like I said, I don't think they would fail, but you never know.

As far as I know, no I do not have it. It does sound like a good thing to have. I just hope I never need it.

How was the weekend? Any plans this weekend? I will give you a call this week.

Maybe we can come up with a cheap kit, sell em, get rich, buy a couple 36' Outlaw's, find some nice young girls, move to Miami. I am definately a dreamer.

Back to reality, I think that Eagle Mills Craft show (nonsense) is this weekend. That will give Mrs. S. a chance to go buy a bunch of useless stuff. At least I don't have to go, that's worth the money she spends. Definitely give me a buzz, maybe we'll get to work on the "Baja Engine Hatch Detach Kit":D

Thats funny, Diane wants to go to that too! Lets send them together and we can go do our own thing! I'll talk to you later.

PS. I love the idea of getting rich quick. Lets figure something out!:D

'Manual Release'
 

Isn't that something from Andrew Dice Clay.

:D :D
U guys 2 Funny!