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

[mcdonough5 at verizon.net]

FYI, our boat (#947) has the clip for the lazarette cover. I don't see a 
need for it unless underway in choppy water.

As for the refrigerator lids, years ago (after being hit on the head) I put 
a deadeye on the bulkhead over the refrigerator and made up a short bungee 
cord that connects the deadeye to the latch on the lid. I connect the bungee 
as needed. Low tech but works fine.

Someone mentioned putting hinges on the other (outboard) lid. I wouldn't do 
that because the lid would open only until it hit the bottom of the cabinet 
and would greatly restrict access to the refrigerator.

Jack

-----Original Message----- 
From: Dean Vermeire
Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2014 10:36 AM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] CAT 320 LIST: Gas Lifts, port cockpit main locker 
cover

Just out of curiosity, does your boat have the cable with the clip on it
to hold the seat / lid open?

On 7/14/2014 4:27 PM, MSail 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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