moving the hatch actuator considerations
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moving the hatch actuator considerations
I need to determine the lesser of the evils.....
Due to the width of the rear mounted spark arrestor I need to move the actuator over about 2" to port, at least on the transom.
I'm limited on the hatch as there is a nice blue mirror deal with a neat hole cut in it and a stainless trim plate. Located in the hole is a std 4 bolt double shear stainless tab- matching the transom piece.
I'm going to either have to put a stainless "shock stud" type arrangement on there and cantilever the ram out or fab an offset double shear piece that mounts in the same hole. I might get a way with leaving as is and a slight angle to the moved transom mt- use a 7/16" stainless bolt to pull of the angle with the 1/2" hole.
On the transom- I can either fab a similar deal or simply relocate the double shear bracket and marinetex the 4 old blind holes in the transom- leaning towards the marine tex option ofr ease and clean ness even though it would not "match" the other end.
Any other ideas?
Due to the width of the rear mounted spark arrestor I need to move the actuator over about 2" to port, at least on the transom.
I'm limited on the hatch as there is a nice blue mirror deal with a neat hole cut in it and a stainless trim plate. Located in the hole is a std 4 bolt double shear stainless tab- matching the transom piece.
I'm going to either have to put a stainless "shock stud" type arrangement on there and cantilever the ram out or fab an offset double shear piece that mounts in the same hole. I might get a way with leaving as is and a slight angle to the moved transom mt- use a 7/16" stainless bolt to pull of the angle with the 1/2" hole.
On the transom- I can either fab a similar deal or simply relocate the double shear bracket and marinetex the 4 old blind holes in the transom- leaning towards the marine tex option ofr ease and clean ness even though it would not "match" the other end.
Any other ideas?
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My lift mtr was originally mounted on the transom. It seemed like there was a bind in the way it opperated, sounded horrable and was very slow. I wanted a cleaner look to the transom anyway so I bought a better one and moved it to the inner side of the main stringer. These pics arn't the best but it will give you an idea.
I used the "factory" bracket and had it welded to an L shaped bracket with gussets(sp) for strength. It was stainless but wasn't polished and honestly didn't look that good so I powder-coated it.
I used the "factory" bracket and had it welded to an L shaped bracket with gussets(sp) for strength. It was stainless but wasn't polished and honestly didn't look that good so I powder-coated it.
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That's nice and clean but I'm limited in my options- I don't want to mess with the hatch mount cause it would be reinventing the wheel- I need to stay at the firewall- made good progress today till the bugs drove me in- I will be wet on Sat
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