TNT Lifts

[abalmuth]

I know someone that is looking at a 1999 boat with a TNT transom lift. The boat has been in salt water since new

After 7 or 8 years in salt water how doe this look?

And is it just normal salt water aluminum wear & tear or a real problem starting?

 

[Dusty Rhoads]

Andy: I had a friend that was going to purchase a 2000 boat that had one. It was similar to our boat, and he asked me to look at it, and it was much what your picture showed. I thought then that it looked like 5 yrs. of salt wear and no problems arising. I think there life is dependant on how well they are rinsed etc. after being used, and how well the boat planes. As we in salt water know, metal will only take so much !!

 

[pdecat]

I dont know how that important looking lower structure moves but it looks like time for disassembly, inspection and cleaning. Is that galvanism at that lower bolt? Are there any zincs or special protection for what looks like an immersed area? Those SS hoses would benefit from removal and anti seizing if they are anything like the SS to AL hoses on I/Os.

 

[Robski97]

TNT lifts had major problems with corrosion. Hydraulic lines failing..... Id do some Homework...

A few people on another web site had tnt lifts.... if i remember correct he had to invest $$ every year to replace some components..

Sorry i cant be more helpful....

Rob