Engine Access

[cwc]

I recently purchased an 89  31 open and the hydraulic lift system for the engine hatches are gone. Hinges still there but not attached. It appears, and I have been doing also, just sliding the helm and passenger seats back and opening the hatches this way. Is there a better way? I don't mind doing this but I am thinking about painting the non skid deck in the cockpit and would have to deal with the seats scraping the paint off when I opened the hatch. Trying to find solutions.

[Misdirection]

Honestly, I would look into reinstalling the (electric) lifts. If you ran into an issue away from your dock and needed to get access to the engine room, you'd have a challenge on your hands.

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[cwc]

Any idea where one would find these lifts. I see they are wired and the brackets are there but I can't find the actual lifts online.

[Misdirection]

Contact Brian @Tiara customer support. They should be able to point you in the right direction. Their support, even for older boats, is outstanding.

https://www.tiarayachts.com/contact-customers



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[cwc]

Thank you, I will try.