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

[Denny Browne]

I put the hinges on the outside edge of the outer fridge lid, not the aft edge. If I had it to do over again I'd have used the hinges that are easy to disconnect, but I've never felt the need. The lid opens toward the overhead cabinet not toward the large aft cabinet and access has been fine. It is heavy, though, particularly because the pill ring is not opposite the hinges, but in the middle of the long edge. Hence, I'd love to install the gas lift. After I fix the spinnaker pole...

Denny Browne
310.408.9591

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> On Jul 15, 2014, at 12:34 PM, <mcdonough5 at verizon.net> wrote:
> 
> 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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