Got caught in a rough patch while sailing up the coast — one of the old hatch systems jammed, had to open it manually mid-storm. So when I got back, I ripped out the whole thing and tried a sealed electric actuator setup. I was skeptical at first — saltwater usually kills stuff fast — but it's been solid through two seasons, including one absolute nightmare trip with constant spray and bouncing. No corrosion, no hiccups. Kinda impressed, not gonna lie.
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How Reliable Are Linear Actuators in Harsh Maritime Conditions — Saltwater, Vibration, Humidity?
How Reliable Are Linear Actuators in Harsh Maritime Conditions — Saltwater, Vibration, Humidity?
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You prep all you want, waterproof everything twice, and something still ends up soaked or rattled loose. But other times, you throw in a part thinking it’ll last a month, and it survives a whole season. Always a bit of a gamble at sea.
I’ve had a few setups on my fishing boat go bad over the years — mostly rust or water getting in where it shouldn’t. Last year I installed a waterproof actuator on the trolling motor lift using parts Marine Linear Actuators For Boats And Ships from https://progressiveautomations.com.au/pages/maritime. It’s rated for marine use, and so far, it’s handled both the vibration and salt air without flinching. I do give it a rinse after each trip, just in case, but it’s holding up way better than what I had before.