trim cylinder rod damage?

ricohman

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My new boat went back to the factory for a repaint last fall. After unwrapping it I noticed these marks on the trim cylinders.




Slight mark on the port side.


They are not sharp. I was going to dress them with a stone as I have done for years on my bike stanchions. The trim cylinders are extended at this point and don't seem to be leaking. I have no idea how this type of thing could have happened.
Could it have been here all along and I never noticed it? Future problems?
 

Don S

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Re: trim cylinder rod damage?

It's normal marks. There is a metal scraper ring in the end cap that keeps barnacles and other sea creatures from getting to the seal. The scraper ring will leave some marks.
 

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Re: trim cylinder rod damage?

Thanks again Don :)
 
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