300 da hatch warning

[Bridog]

I will take a picture this weekend, but it is a swing down pole that is in the actual hatch, next to the table storage area. On the 320 there are two actuators, so that will help.

That would be great. Dealer said they would install one if they could find one that fits. I didn't see it in the parts manual for the 320DA but I may have missed it. Brian

 

[Cincy Aquaholic]

I will take a picture this weekend, but it is a swing down pole that is in the actual hatch, next to the table storage area. On the 320 there are two actuators, so that will help.

The 290 has the same one. I'll post a pic later today. I didn't use it until I read the thread about being trapped in the EC. Scary! Mine rests on the thermostat housing. I use it every time now!

 

[Cincy Aquaholic]

 

[firecadet613]

Is someone not working today .

The 340 DA has the same setup..although I wonder if that pole can hold the entire weight of the engine hatch!

 

[Bridog]

Perfect picture. Thanks. I can't figure out why the 07 290DA and 08 280DA has it, but not the 01-07 300DA's.:smt021 Even the 320 and 340DA's have the brace and they have twin actuators.

 

[Nehalennia]

Brian
Thanks for posting this. I just sent this to my cousin who is in the process of buying an '05 320DA.

 

[Bridog]

Todd, Who Brady?

 

[Nehalennia]

Todd, Who Brady?

Yep. He's very excited and I'm happy for him. It's a very nice boat. I looked at it with him last Saturday. I just don't want his engine hatch to decapitate him.

He's got his 225WE in the clasifieds here.

 

[Stray Cat]

Thanks Cincy, great shot. Considering this is all that it is, I am surprised that SR didn't continue it since there is a potential for liability. Hell, if nothing else, offered it as an option.

 

[Shady money]

I cut me a 2x4 today so I will have something to hold the hatch if it fails..IF you have a 300 DA you need to cut 44 inches.

 

[Bridog]

Thanks Shady. Good info. Side note...Is that a rug on your swimplatform? Looks real nice.

 

[Bridog]

Also...I'm still not sure why my thread title was changed by the moderators to "300 da hatch warning". I'm sure other models with a single actuator like the 290DA should be aware of this too. This is a problem with the actuator, not the particular model boat.

 

[Bottom Line]

Before I climbed down in the bilge this weekend....I thought about this thread. I had a 2 x 4 in my dock box....not sure how long it was. I set it in place....just in case.....

 

[Bridog]

Perfect picture. Thanks. I can't figure out why the 07 290DA and 08 280DA has it, but not the 01-07 300DA's.:smt021 Even the 320 and 340DA's have the brace and they have twin actuators.

Update! I had this installed this week.

 

[mfilippa]

Update! I had this installed this week.

Hey, I would like the same! Can you share where you got that from?

 

[Bridog]

Hey, I would like the same! Can you share where you got that from?

Marine Max ordered it for me. Invoice is listed as part # MM2450362 "Support, SS SPCRUIS"

 

[Harligreg]

Hello guys . This is boatless Greg still looking for a Sea Ray ! I had one surveyed , but it had water intrusion problems , did not go thru with thje deal . a couple others I looked at had the same problem . Can anybody out there tell me if this is typicle of Sea Ray or am I just having bad luck !

Thanks , Greg

 

[tbirdvet]

Hey, I would like the same! Can you share where you got that from?

Looks just like the one that was standard on my boat.

 

[Bridog]

Hello guys . This is boatless Greg still looking for a Sea Ray ! I had one surveyed , but it had water intrusion problems , did not go thru with thje deal . a couple others I looked at had the same problem . Can anybody out there tell me if this is typicle of Sea Ray or am I just having bad luck !

Thanks , Greg

Greg, I think you posted this in the wrong thread. Aren't you looking for a 1988 46 footer? Good luck with your search. Brian

 

[billnpat]

Thanks for that post....something to really think about, it could have be deadly