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Message: <blockquote data-quote="turbotodd" data-source="post: 479185" data-attributes="member: 7376">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEcG3dkZyTgMake sure you find one that is totally waterproof and designed specifically to be used in/under water.  Those are a little more expensive.  There is possibility to run a hydraulic setup, if you can source a pump and cylinder.I have some experience with linear actuators at my old job on a mower deck lift system.  It was the most commonly replaced part on those mowers, and not real cheap ($260+) so I am not really a fan of electric linear actuators.  BUT on other mowers, they were hydraulic....and they never (ever) had a problem with anything but hoses.  the bracket is easy to make.  4x4x1/4 angle at the minimum, similar to a DIY jack plate, bolt in the top to pivot on.  Actuator probably needs about 5" of travel, roughly.  Should be real close.  Look at a CMC PT130 or PT35 and you can get ideas.</blockquote>