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

[Warren Updike]

We did the same with the hinges on the outboard edge. To hold the lid open,
we pull open the bread box door and let the fridge lid rest on the door.
Works great. For the other lid, we have a short bungee attached to the
bulkhead behind the lid. We're happy with this arrangement.

Warren and Pattie Updike
1994 C320 "Warr de Mar" #62

-----Original Message-----
From: Denny Browne [mailto:dennybrowne at verizon.net] 
Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2014 9:13 AM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] CAT 320 LIST: Gas Lifts, port cockpit main locker
cover

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

Sent from iPhone, sorry for typos, grammar, etc...

> 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
>