2 questions... Is it a pain to service the Actuator? and if you buy the 23, can the frame and everything be changed out with a 35 down the road if you bought the motor? Thanks for any replies...

You can upgrade your 23 to a 35 beside the engine. the lower unit pulley, engine mounting plate,and prop have to be change for the 35hp

I gotcha... What about your actuator? is it hard to take down and put on? I was kinda confused with the instructions...

Fairly easy to service if you are talking about the hydraulic fluids, it gives step by step instructions in the owners manual.

I personally havent taken one apart, But give hoyt or Calen a call and one of them should be able to get your questions answered.

So on the GT actuator is there a place on the side where the fluid goes in so you do not have to break it down ever time to put fluid in it?

Yes

You can fill it in place. I've only had to add fluid once