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

[mmellon at cruzio.com]

Thanks very much, Neil.  I will await your further response.  Appreciate
the assistance. 

Mike 

On 2018-06-03 11:34, kskis at aol.com wrote:

> 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