Jimbo2624
New Member
I recently purchased a used 2006 260 Sundancer. Yesterday, when lowering the engine hatch, it dropped quickly when it was about 2 inches from being fully closed. When we got it re-opened, I found that the screws that secure the lower bracket of the actuator had pulled out of the fiberglass. I was surprised to find that they were just lag screws. I was quite lucky that it didn't fail while I was in the compartment!! Has anyone had a similar failure? First thoughts is this is a bad design. It should be through bolted with a plate on the other side of the hull.
Looking for short and long term repair suggestions. I note that when this occurred, the actuator got pushed back against the steering cable and couldn't steer boat to port. Suggest to all owners that have this hatch actuator set-up to inspect the lower mounting bracket screws on the actuator. COULD HAVE BEEN A VERY SERIOUS ACCIDENT.
v/r,
Jim
Looking for short and long term repair suggestions. I note that when this occurred, the actuator got pushed back against the steering cable and couldn't steer boat to port. Suggest to all owners that have this hatch actuator set-up to inspect the lower mounting bracket screws on the actuator. COULD HAVE BEEN A VERY SERIOUS ACCIDENT.
v/r,
Jim