gmacd81
Active Member
- Sep 2, 2014
- 190
- Boat Info
- 2002 460DA hardtop, Raymarine eS128 & eS75, Evolution AP, SHD color radar, Ray260
Walker Bay w 40hp
- Engines
- Cummins 6CTA M3's, Onan 11.5 kW genset
We have a 2002 460DA with a Nautical Structures hydraulic transom lift that blew a seal on the main cylinder on the port side. After limping back to port, being passed by sailboats all the way, some friends helped lift it back up into locked position. To do that, we disconnected all of the lines in the ER to relieve the pressure in the remaining good cylinder the placed two inflatable bags under the swim platform then pumped them up. Once it was above the water e pulled it the rest of the way with ropes. Since we are the fifth owners, of course there are no manuals for the unit. I'm currently trying to work with NS to figure out what the model is and what the specs are for the seal/cylinder. Does anyone have experience with this size lift or know good hydraulic shop in the Annapolis/Chesapeake area?