[C320-list] Companionway steps-Struts/Reply

[P & B Sheerin]

Bob, My idea is to attach two gas struts from the ladder to the bulk head 
above the engine cover. I think it can be done, just have to get the right 
angle and the right size struts, I think the struts are about $100 Aus each, 
with attachment fittings. So the ladder with lift up and be held in place by 
the gas struts. Neat safe way of accessing front of motor.
Peter Jaraman 1096
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert E. Sloat" <resloat at comcast.net>
To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Wednesday, December 29, 2010 10:02 AM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Companionway steps-Struts


> On my Hull 894, the ladder is narrower than the engine cover so I don't 
> know how you would remove the engine cover and pass it between the struts. 
> I looked at using struts a few years ago but gave up for the above reason. 
> If you figure a way around let us know.
>
> I am going to look at some quick release design where the ladder is 
> connected to the bulkhead just above the engine cover.
>
> Bob Sloat
> Savannah Hull 894
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "P & B Sheerin" <sheerinp at bigpond.net.au>
> To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, December 28, 2010 6:30 AM
> 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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