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02-19-2026 | 10:40 AM

#261

Brad Christy

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Originally Posted by Diamond Dave

It can be 2 minutes or two hours there is no rhyme or reason to it. Maybe they are just worn the hell out I don't know but mine are the same as his old ones posted above. Previous owner replaced two of mine I "think" with "new" ones of the same type, they may have been used I'm not sure and I have no proof either way but they still do it.

Are these what you have?

Dave,

Being worn out to the point they don't hold is what I meant with "how long does this take. Mine are pretty much brand new and almost hold too well. Yes, those are what I've got.

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Thanks, Brad.

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02-19-2026 | 10:40 AM

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You gotta report back this season if they randomly pop up on their own like the others!

If these pop up then there`s a serious problem , like the boat is upside down
lol

02-19-2026 | 10:41 AM

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If these pop up then there`s a serious problem , like the boat is upside down
lol

That's what I like to hear!

02-19-2026 | 10:48 AM

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Brad Christy

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Originally Posted by ICDEDPPL

If these pop up then there`s a serious problem , like the boat is upside down
lol

Dan,

Are they spring loaded or double detent? Just curious....

Thanks. Brad.

02-19-2026 | 12:19 PM

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Neither? Hmm.
There`s a hydraulic feel to open and close.
Not really sure how they work but now you got me curious lol
https://www.eddiemarine.com/product-p/280-52.htm

03-12-2026 | 01:06 PM

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I don`t know why this is one of my favorite mods.
The old hatch rams are noisy as $hit and .5"/sec. SLOOOWWWWWW

New ones I can hardly hear and 3"/sec. FAAASTT
https://www.firgelliauto.com/product...iant=846311507

Starboard is new , Port is the old one for comparison.

03-12-2026 | 04:29 PM

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I need to get one of theirs. My hatch isn’t loud but it is dog chit slow.

I added a relay box so its powered right off the battery, help a little but you could take a nap waiting for it to open.

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03-13-2026 | 09:14 AM

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The original one is about to die. Might as well order a second one.

03-13-2026 | 09:23 AM

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Brad Christy

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Dan,

What do your hatches weigh? I'm considering one of these actuators for my PQ, but the hatch is farqing heavy. 100lb force doesn't seen like it would be enough...

Thanks. Brad.

03-13-2026 | 10:21 AM

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I don`t know why this is one of my favorite mods.
The old hatch rams are noisy as $hit and .5"/sec. SLOOOWWWWWW

That's amazing!

I've used Frigelli before for light bar actuator on my prerunner. Not sure why the heck I didn't think of that when I replaced one of mine already, they are way too slow you are right and they were hella more expensive too.

Last edited by Diamond Dave; 03-13-2026 at 10:38 AM.

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