[C320-list] CAT 320 LIST: Gas Lifts, port cockpit main locker cover

[Martin Rosenberg]

I have a 2001 Hull# 823 and I don't have them.
Martin
On Jul 14, 2014 5:32 PM, "MSail" <msail at baymoon.com> wrote:

> I want to install gas lifts to hold up the port cockpit cover (hinged seat
> lid).  I'm planning on using the Associated Spring Raymond SPI Model
>  GSNI-2300-40 (40 lbs, 12" compressed, 8 inch stroke, 2 each ) gas lifts
> which are, I think, the same as the Catalina factory uses.
>
> I have Hull #324, 1996.  Later C320's apparently include these gas lifts
> from the factory.
>
> Before I start drilling holes in the cockpit locker cover/seat, can
> someone who has these installed give me an accurate measurement on the
> correct position of the mounting holes for the brackets in the locker cover
> (referred to the top edge and side edge of the cover or some other
> reference point?  And/or photos of the installed units?
>
> Thank you.
>
> Michael  Mellon
> msail at baymoon.com
> LaVida #324 Santa Cruz, CA
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