Express Console Lifter Ram

[Fido]

Hi All,

Can anyone with an express lift up electronics console confirm that the hatch lifter also requires the 12V relay box with it ro function up and down?
Also wondering if by applying power direct to the ram it will drive up/down.

Thanks again for any responses.

 

[everwhom]

I don't know the specifics of the electronics, but I believe if you open the electrical panel from inside the cabin you can release the pin that attaches the console to the ram so you can open it manually.

 

[wspitler]

I believe mine has a relay at the base of the ram.

 

[Fido]

Thanks. I will take a look.

 

[kirk a]

When I took mine off the boat, I was able to hook it up to a spare battery to confirm the ram worked. Turned out the issue was simply a switch. I don't recall seeing any relay in the assembly. The direction change is done via the DPDT switch to change polarity.

 

[Fido]

Hmmm.
Now I am wondering whether the relay box ever existed and whether the ram was simply reversed through the console switch like Kirk has mentioned.
I inherited the boat with the hatch lifter not working.
Just about to start a complete refit.

 

[Fido]

Turns out the ram is faulty and these aren’t available in Australia.
Has anyone purchased on recently or a suitable replacement?
Alternatively has anyone permanently fibreglassed the dash in?