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15-01-2012, 04:41 PM
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Registered User
Country: UK
Location: London
Boat name: Athito
Boat make: Sunseeker Superhawk 34
Engines: 2x300hp Yanmar 6LP
Cruising area: Solent
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: London
Posts: 149
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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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15-01-2012, 05:57 PM
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Registered User
Country: Guernsey Channel Isles
Location: West Coast
Occupation: Hotelier
Interests: Powerboat racing
Boat name: Vodkatini,Cap Camarat,Easy RiderSuper Rider & Hirrondelle
Boat make: Phantom 21,Jeaneau 925 Avenger19.Lorne Campbell Slipstream Tremlett 21.Tigershark 21
Engines: Volvo 5 litre,Merc 115 Tower,Twin 250 Suzukis and 145 Mercruiser LX
Cruising area: Channel Islands and French coast
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Hit the gym ?
Alternatively speak to sun seeker direct
Are they hydraulic ?
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15-01-2012, 06:15 PM
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Registered User
Country: UK
Location: London
Boat name: Athito
Boat make: Sunseeker Superhawk 34
Engines: 2x300hp Yanmar 6LP
Cruising area: Solent
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: London
Posts: 149
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Big Dutch
Hit the gym ?
Alternatively speak to sun seeker direct
Are they hydraulic ?
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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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15-01-2012, 06:18 PM
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Registered User
Country: U.K
Location: poole
Occupation: Marine Game... Bennett Marine
Interests: fast boats......
Boat make: phantom 21, Searay 260 Ov
Engines: XR 2, 2 x 4.3 V6
Cruising area: poole bay - solent, where petrol allows
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: poole
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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.
Regards,
Mark.
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15-01-2012, 06:19 PM
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Registered User
Country: UK
Location: London
Boat name: Athito
Boat make: Sunseeker Superhawk 34
Engines: 2x300hp Yanmar 6LP
Cruising area: Solent
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: London
Posts: 149
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Brilliant! P M sent...
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15-01-2012, 07:02 PM
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BananaShark Member
Country: UK
Location: Salcombe South Devon
Occupation: Racer and builder
Interests: Winning races
Boat name: BananaShark
Boat make: BananaShark 34' Race
Engines: Twin Yanmar BY 260's
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Salcombe South Devon
Posts: 4,638
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mark.saunders
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.
Regards,
Mark.
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Hi Mark!
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15-01-2012, 07:25 PM
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Registered User
Country: U.K
Location: poole
Occupation: Marine Game... Bennett Marine
Interests: fast boats......
Boat make: phantom 21, Searay 260 Ov
Engines: XR 2, 2 x 4.3 V6
Cruising area: poole bay - solent, where petrol allows
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: poole
Posts: 136
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evening mate, how's the boat.
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15-01-2012, 07:27 PM
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BananaShark Member
Country: UK
Location: Salcombe South Devon
Occupation: Racer and builder
Interests: Winning races
Boat name: BananaShark
Boat make: BananaShark 34' Race
Engines: Twin Yanmar BY 260's
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Salcombe South Devon
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Great thanks come and say hi and bring some hatch rams! :-)
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15-01-2012, 07:33 PM
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Registered User
Country: U.K
Location: poole
Occupation: Marine Game... Bennett Marine
Interests: fast boats......
Boat make: phantom 21, Searay 260 Ov
Engines: XR 2, 2 x 4.3 V6
Cruising area: poole bay - solent, where petrol allows
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: poole
Posts: 136
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can always sort you out something mate.
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15-01-2012, 10:32 PM
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Registered User
Country: England
Occupation: I have 1!
Boat name: vodka express/smoking aces
Boat make: liberator 221/extreme 24
Engines: 7.4 v8 8.2 v8
Cruising area: Portsmouth
Join Date: Jul 2009
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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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15-01-2012, 10:58 PM
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Registered User
Country: Guernsey
Occupation: Engineer
Interests: Restoration
Cruising area: Channel Islands & northern French coast
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 154
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mark.saunders
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.
Regards,
Mark.
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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
Chris
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16-01-2012, 12:01 AM
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Registered User
Country: south coast u.k
Location: Portsmouth
Occupation: Marine engineeer for Pascoe
Interests: powerboats / Ribs / Young Boys
Boat name: Luna-sea
Boat make: Sharp 19'6
Engines: Evinrude 235hp
Cruising area: Solent
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Portsmouth
Posts: 115
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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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16-01-2012, 10:08 AM
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Registered User
Country: U.K
Location: poole
Occupation: Marine Game... Bennett Marine
Interests: fast boats......
Boat make: phantom 21, Searay 260 Ov
Engines: XR 2, 2 x 4.3 V6
Cruising area: poole bay - solent, where petrol allows
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: poole
Posts: 136
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HI Chris,
P.M me and i will go through the options with you.
Cheers,
Mark.
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