[C320-list] Struts for Companionway Steps and cockpit port locker

[Robert E. Sloat]

Peter-Let us know if you can find struts and a design that works for this 
application.  I still would like installing struts for the ladder.

Also, has anyone found a strut that works for the port locker in the 
cockpit.  My Catalina dealer also sells Sabres and when touring some of the 
larger ones, struts abound and they are such a nice touch to keep from 
getting banged in the head or seriously injuring hands or fingers when 
dealing with lockers tops or heavy covers.

Bob Sloat
Savannah 894
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "P & B Sheerin" <sheerinp at bigpond.net.au>
To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Friday, December 31, 2010 10:38 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Companionway steps-Struts/Reply


> 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
>>>> Sender: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
>>>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>>>> ReplyTo: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>>>> 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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