Speedster 200 intake grates stuck

[Kaner]

I have a 2004 speedster 200 and my intake grates are stuck half way down. Anyone know how I can get them back up???
Thanks

 

[ID62]

make a modification .... see my one in YTube

 

[JPass]

Linear actuator? Definitely seems to do the trick.

 

[anthonymsaad]

@JPass not sure if your boat has the weedless grate option, but do you know if it is even possible to retrofit something like it in our boat?

 

[JPass]

@JPass not sure if your boat has the weedless grate option, but do you know if it is even possible to retrofit something like it in our boat?

I do not have the weedless system. If you could find the parts, I'm sure you could add it, but the real question would be at what cost? I'm sure it would be expensive to add the components. Here's a partial list of components and prices. Schematics with prices

 

[anthonymsaad]

That is true. I was thinking of possibly adding just the articulating part of the grate. Don't need it fully actuated with a button. Don't mind getting under and manually unhinging it since more often then non, i Just need to pull a rope out then have it closed with weeds