[C320-list] Companionway steps

[John Frost]

I have a little of both on my MKII. I have the quick release pins for when I
need full and open access to the motor.
But I added a support cable like my neighbor's slightly older 320 has. I
considered a wire cable but was worried about home crimped fittings letting
go while I was under it (BAM!). Instead I got a ss chain at Home Depot, had
them cut it to a length I pre measured to go from a loop around support
bracket under bottom step to a snap hook that just clips to the pad lock eye
on the sliding hatch above. I just open the hatch, lift the chain and snap
it in place. No drama. The chain clips nicely in place under the step when
not in use. The chain is rated for many many hundreds of pounds so I feel
good working under it.

Happy Sailing!

John
2007 C320MKII
Hull 1118
Guntersville, AL



-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of P & B Sheerin
Sent: Tuesday, December 28, 2010 6:30 AM
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Subject: Re: [C320-list] Companionway steps

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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