C28 Engine Hatch Lift Cylinder

[Rockjumper]

Anyone have luck replacing or rebuilding the hatch lift cylinder? Mine is gushing oil from the bottom (coincidentally after I had the boat in for transmission service).

 

[NautiTug]

I replaced mine last summer. I lucked out and west marine had it in stock. I think the hydraulic ones may be discontinued now and you will have to switch to electric. There is an o ring that you may be able to use to rebuild the original.

24-inch Stroke Hatch Lifter Cylinder

 

[GunkHoling]

I too have a leaking lift cylinder that I need to diagnose. How complex was the swap to electric?

 

[NautiTug]

Would be interested to know this as well or if any one here with has first hand doing it to chime in.

On their site it says "Plug and Play"

https://bennetttrimtabs.com/product/ben ... rsion-kit/

 

[ron ak]

Soooo excited. Local marine hydraulic repair shop was able to repair/remanufacture the original Bennett part! $250. So worth it!