One only … it goes up easily but it is a pretty big hatch. i have ordered some 1” SS tube so we can rig safety poles
I wouldn’t buy a diesel boat either without an engine survey and oil samples. 600 hours since repower in 2015 is typical of boat usage though....
Here is the hydraulic hinge used for the bow hatch. It is marked NS 13882 USA, with the S lower than the N. Pretty sure it is a Nautical...
With water lift mufflers, isn’t it the water that muffles the noise, not baffles?
Yes the pin and jaw was free I ll take a picture of the piston and bracket / hinge tomorrow, but I doubt it is a Lazzara designed/manufactured...
I just hate having to re engineer it. I wish there would be a bigger engine driven pump.
I ve been using Fire Ranger for years, although since they were bought by another company their service has gone down a bit. The techs are good...
Turned out it wasn’t an hydraulic problem but the 1/2” threaded rod at the end of piston snapping off… Still loosing sleep about safety. [ATTACH]
