PugetHound
New Member
- Aug 2, 2022
- 19
- Boat Info
- 2022 SLX 280
- Engines
- Mercruiser 8.2 MAG ECT w/ Bravo III X
Hi,
I recently purchased a 2022 SLX 280. Loving the boat so far, but having an issue where all of the buttons on my Windlass/Engine Hatch control panel are dead (picture of the panel below for reference).
Obvious first thing to check is the fuse, but of course the fuse panel is located in the bilge and access to the bilge is controlled by the dead engine hatch buttons.
Dealer told me where there is an access port under a seat in order to reach a pin that couples the engine hatch to the electric lifting mechanism and that pulling the pin will allow me to manually lift the hatch. Unfortunately, the pin seems to be completely stuck in there. I pulled so hard it bent and yanked the retaining ring right off of it, tried using a channel lock get a better grip, and had some friends also try, but none of us can budge the pin at all.
Am I missing something or does this mean I am not worthy enough to pull it out?
(Trying to avoid bringing it in for service unless absolutely necessary until later in the year so I don't miss any valuable summer days on the water!)
Huge thanks in advance for any advice!
JT
I recently purchased a 2022 SLX 280. Loving the boat so far, but having an issue where all of the buttons on my Windlass/Engine Hatch control panel are dead (picture of the panel below for reference).
Obvious first thing to check is the fuse, but of course the fuse panel is located in the bilge and access to the bilge is controlled by the dead engine hatch buttons.
Dealer told me where there is an access port under a seat in order to reach a pin that couples the engine hatch to the electric lifting mechanism and that pulling the pin will allow me to manually lift the hatch. Unfortunately, the pin seems to be completely stuck in there. I pulled so hard it bent and yanked the retaining ring right off of it, tried using a channel lock get a better grip, and had some friends also try, but none of us can budge the pin at all.
Am I missing something or does this mean I am not worthy enough to pull it out?
(Trying to avoid bringing it in for service unless absolutely necessary until later in the year so I don't miss any valuable summer days on the water!)
Huge thanks in advance for any advice!
JT