Watertight trim tab actuator

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1997-06-13

1999-03-16

Avila, Stephen

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Hull or hull adjunct employing fluid dynamic forces to...

Movably mounted hull portion or hull adjunct

B63B 122

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058816666

ABSTRACT:
The present application is directed to an improved trim tab actuator. A ram adapted to be connected at a first end to the trim tab and connected at a second end to the drive. The ram has a longitudinal portion equal to at least the maximum stroke of the ram and is received in the longitudinal bore of which longitudinal bore has a length equal to or greater than the maximum stroke of the ram. An inboard seal is disposed between the ram and bore, the inboard seal being positioned inboard of the longitudinal portion of the ram when the ram is retracted.

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