Hatch Ram Question

[rebelmark75]

Is it ok to use a quick release pin on the top and bottom of the ram, or should you stick with a bolt in the bottom?

 

[02HoWaRd26]

The pin is no different than the bolt but easier. Mine are all pinned top and bottom.

 

[Dalton]

I think usually it’s the bottom that has the pin so you can reach through and pull it out if your battery dies

 

[RiverDave]

Pins are fine..

I would add some jump poles somewhere outside of the engine bay god forbid your batteries die you can still open the hatch and start the boat etc

 

[MARCYTECH]

Pins are fine..

I would add some jump poles somewhere outside of the engine bay god forbid your batteries die you can still open the hatch and start the boat etc

If your battery died Couldn’t you just apply power to the poles on the back of the switch with a jump box or a power tool battery or whatever you have on hand.

 

[Flying_Lavey]

If your battery died Couldn’t you just apply power to the poles on the back of the switch with a jump box or a power tool battery or whatever you have on hand.

I'm pretty sure that comment just made a couple lights bulbs go off in some heads.

However, most run through a relay so powering the switch won't do much to help in that regard.

 

[JayBreww]

I think usually it’s the bottom that has the pin so you can reach through and pull it out if your battery dies

Then you’re lifting the ram and wiring up with the hatch.
Pin goes at hatch/ram connection.

 

[02HoWaRd26]

Then you’re lifting the ram and wiring up with the hatch.
Pin goes at hatch/ram connection.

Yea at the top for the reason of the wiring. I just did both on mine as i like to be able to completely remove the ram when in the bilge working on one side or the other.

 

[HALLETT BOY]

A little helpful hint : If you have a release pin and access panel , don’t close your hatch as tight as possible , you won’t be able to pull pin . Close it and just tap open button a little bit , now you can easily pull pin .

 

[Dalton]

Then you’re lifting the ram and wiring up with the hatch.
Pin goes at hatch/ram connection.

On mine I don’t think you can reach the top of the ram from access hole below the seat

 

[Fastdadtsmith]

A little helpful hint : If you have a release pin and access panel , don’t close your hatch as tight as possible , you won’t be able to pull pin . Close it and just tap open button a little bit , now you can easily pull pin .

Do we have to ask "how do you know". Great tip.