Engine hatch isn't opening

Cora Vollmar

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Jun 7, 2022
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26 Sea Ray Sundancer
Engines
350 Mercruiser
We have a 2006 Sea Ray Sundancer and the engine hatch isn't open with toggle switches. Transom door is open and we checked the fuse. Curious what the issue could be and how to go about troubleshooting.
 
On mine the hatch lift also has a breaker on the aft EIM. Mine is on the left wall in the engine compartment next to the battery charger. Might also test the transom door safety switch to see if it's working.
 
It's almost always the transom door safety switch which will disable the helm toggle if the transom door is not FULLY open. I believe there is a set of magnets in the door and gunnel that make contact when the transom door is secured open. If you've already insured your transom door is fully open and the helm hatch toggle does nothing then move on.
 
The mechanical side on mine was an issue. I fixed it but threw a wrench into nearby storage that can be slid in to loosen the pin just in case it binds again.
 
We had another owner with similar issue his deck fridge also has a switch
May want to check if you have a fridge
 
Issue fixed, thank you for your reply.
We have a 2006 Sea Ray Sundancer and the engine hatch isn't open with toggle switches. Transom door is open and we checked the fuse. Curious what the issue could be and how to go about troubleshooting.
 
On mine the hatch lift also has a breaker on the aft EIM. Mine is on the left wall in the engine compartment next to the battery charger. Might also test the transom door safety switch to see if it's working.
Issue fixed, thank you for your reply.
 

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