[C320-list] Companionway steps

[P & B Sheerin]

Jeff thanks for your comments. I'm working on installing the struts, let you 
know how I go.
Peter, "Jaraman" 1096
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jeff Hare" <catalina at thehares.com>
To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Tuesday, December 28, 2010 12:28 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Companionway steps


> Dangerous?  Yep.  I count on at least one head bruise every time it gets 
> raised.
>
> Don't know about how to size lifts or whether this would really be an 
> advantage.  You might consider installing easily removable pins to the 
> hinge. And just move the ladder out of the way when servicing the engine. 
> I do that many times.
>
> -Jeff
> ------Original Message------
> From: P & B Sheerin
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> Subject: [C320-list] Companionway steps
> Sent: Dec 27, 2010 9:12 PM
>
> Looking for suggestions on fixing gas struts to companionway steps. Makes 
> it easier when lifting steps up out of way to access front engine cover. 
> Don't like current arrangement with cable. Bloody dangerous! Anyone done 
> it?
> Peter "Jaraman" 1096.
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