[C320-list] Installing gas springs on 320 cockpit locker

[kskis at aol.com]

I sent a response this morning but haven't seen it posted yet.  (maybe the sender doesn't see his/her own response?  I'm new to this "list") The size of the strut I used was a "40 pound" 12" closed/compressed and 20" extended.  If I had to do it over I would look for a "60 pound" strut.  I will provide more specifics of the strut I used at a later time.  When I'm on the boat I will measure the location of both pivot pins and report back.  Neil Kornblatt "Harmony" Hull #973
 
In a message dated 6/2/2018 4:54:42 PM Eastern Standard Time, mmellon at cruzio.com writes:

 
 I am attempting to install gas spring struts on the port side lazarette
cockpit locker lid, on LaVida, a 1996 C320. I think later 320 boats had
these installed either as standard or as an option. The were also
installed in several other length Catalina models that used the same or
a similar locker lid. 

If someone has these gas struts installed on their boat, I would very
much appreciate some information: 

1. The manufacturer, part number, the extended length and the fully
compressed length of the gas strut 

2. The measured mounting location of the mounting bracket pivot pin on
the underside of the locker lid, measured from the hinge pin 

3. The mounting location of the lower mounting bracket - this is
normally slightly below the edge of the cockpit seat. 

Many thanks to the group for any assistance. 

Mike Mellon
LaVida Cat320 #324 1996