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On a lighter note, Yeti delivered custom drinkware with a boat image that I made from a graphic in the owners manual. Of course, we had to do some product testing!
I am still amazed after seeing that dash in person. I think I stared at it for 15 minutes and still didn't get enough!
Dream 'Inn III -- 2008 400 Express
Since Diane and I are starting the Great Loop just a few weeks, a bunch of our friends pitched in and got us ten club burgees that we can trade with other clubs along the way. Such a thoughtful gesture! The Commodore toasted our upcoming trip, and got us both teary-eyed. We have wonderful friends.
Dream 'Inn III -- 2008 400 Express
Imagine my surprise to find the entire 42-inch trim tab was missing in action!
It has two actuators, and both of the lower hinge pins fell out. With no actuators holding the plate in place, it fell out too. After talking with a very helpful tech at Bennett, I figured out what happened. Without getting bogged down in details, it's basically my fault and I'll own it.
If anybody has Bennett tabs and wants details, ask and I'll tell.
@YYZRC -- yes, hydraulic, but the issue was not related to the hydraulic system.
The bottom of the actuator has a hinge secured by a hinge pin (not nut/bolt). By design, the two attachment screws extend past the hinge pin, and that's what keeps the pin from falling out.
On my boat, the builder had to cut notches in the stiffening rib to clear the swim platform hydraulic lift. The notches compromise the stiffness, so they welded on L brackets behind the actuator hinges.
So here's the problem. With the extra thickness of the L bracket, the hinge needs longer screws to retain the hinge pin. I didn't know that when I replaced the actuators in October, so I used the OEM screws -- which are not long enough.
Three of the hinge pins fell out. On the starboard side, after both pins fell out, the plane assembly fell off.
Bennett's installation manual doesn't mention that the screws need to stick out and retain the hinge pins, so I guess that's the root cause. Ultimately, it's my fault for not realizing it!
I also installed a new swim platform. The original was too short and too hard to climb, with sharp edges waiting to bite legs and dinghy tubes. All cured by this new ladder.
It happen to me too with the lenco one.