Are the washers used for the lift assist the same size washers that are used when attaching the mount to the boat? Thanks.
Are the washers used for the lift assist the same size washers that are used when attaching the mount to the boat? Thanks.
John Woodward
2010 Nitro Z8
No they are not. They are close to the same size but the mounting washers are rubber and the lift assist washers are hard delrin plastic. Also, I found on my Ghost I got last June that the washers supplied with the lift assist wouldn't fit as they increased the width of the clevis on the piston rod. In that case, the washers aren't needed.
Butch Derickson
2011 Z521 w/250 hp SHO
Traverse City, Michigan
Thanks for the heads up, I can't seem to find the washers in the parts box, but either way it was already a tight fit between the piston rod and the clevis so I will just keep it without them.Originally Posted by Ranger519VS
John Woodward
2010 Nitro Z8
My Ghost did not come with washers either. Fits good and snug.
Installed mine last night and it did not have the washers either.
Same here. None in the box. With the tight fit I figured I wouldn't question it.Installed mine last night and it did not have the washers either.
None in my box or GATECHFANS we both installed last weekend, but the manual says they are included........doesn't need them though,,
Same here
2019 Ranger Z520C DC / 250 Pro XS 4 Stroke
Called Lowrance CS as the manual references the washers but my TM didn't come with the washers, he confirmed they changed and the washers are no longer needed. 👍
I bought thin washers but could only install on one side. There was a little play but now there is almost none...
This makes sense. I got a 52 inch from Drewtick. I would assume since the 52s came out later, the change was made and none were given for it. My instructions didn't show the washers either, but I had seen them on youtube during installs.
Are you guys happy with your Ghost trolling motors? I am wanting a new one and am leaning this way.
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