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

[P & B Sheerin]

Bob I'm working on portside locker struts as well. Will let you know if I 
come up with solution.
Peter Jaraman 1096
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert E. Sloat" <resloat at comcast.net>
To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Sunday, January 02, 2011 3:28 AM
Subject: [C320-list] Struts for Companionway Steps and cockpit port locker


> 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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