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Old 15-01-2012, 04:41 PM   #1
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Engine hatch ram / lifters

I have some Ultraflex Control Systems hatch rams to lift my engine hatch on my Sunseeker Superhawk 34.

They have failed and I am now after something new, as these rams seem to fail every four to five years.

I have no idea what the hatch weighs....but it is heavy, almost too heavy to lift by hand.

Any recommendations?
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Old 15-01-2012, 05:57 PM   #2
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Hit the gym ?
Alternatively speak to sun seeker direct
Are they hydraulic ?
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Old 15-01-2012, 06:15 PM   #3
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Hit the gym ?
Alternatively speak to sun seeker direct
Are they hydraulic ?
I can replace the UCS lifters but they're a bit rubbish as they've already failed twice over 5 years.

Sunseeker have recommended UCS...but I don't think third time lucky is really where I want to be.

I have just found Bennett do lifters...so thinking these might be a better plan.

The UCS ones have a worm drive inside, I think, and this wears - especially with a heavy hatch.

Tried hitting Jim, he got a bit annoyed.
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Old 15-01-2012, 06:18 PM   #4
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Hi Bennett supply hatch lifters for various applications to many boat builders. I work for Bennett in the U.K and would be happy to help you.

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Old 15-01-2012, 06:19 PM   #5
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Hi Bennett supply hatch lifters for various applications to many boat builders. I work for Bennett in the U.K and would be happy to help you.

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Old 15-01-2012, 07:25 PM   #7
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evening mate, how's the boat.
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Great thanks come and say hi and bring some hatch rams! :-)
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Old 15-01-2012, 07:33 PM   #9
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can always sort you out something mate.
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Old 15-01-2012, 10:32 PM   #10
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The sun deck on mine has a single ram. Lots of grunt to flick off fat birds. I'll see what make it is.
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Old 15-01-2012, 10:58 PM   #11
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Hi Bennett supply hatch lifters for various applications to many boat builders. I work for Bennett in the U.K and would be happy to help you.

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Flood gates open...I'm gonna need one/two for mine. I've got Bennett tabs. is it right that I can use the same pump for the tabs and ram?

Thanks

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Bennett hatch pump

I have used the Bennett stuff for years with various company's I have worked at. We use them solely as hatch pumps now and have had no major problems can only recommend doing away with there nylon pipe on favor of 316 braided pipe. Looks nicer and is a lot easier to work with hope that's of some help
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Old 16-01-2012, 10:08 AM   #13
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HI Chris,

P.M me and i will go through the options with you.

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