[C320-list] Port-side cockpit lazarette gas strut project

[Greg Arnold]

I have completed the gas spring/strut installation on the port side 
large cockpit locker. A vast improvement over the factory setup.

Very straightforward project using Neil's directions.  Neil indicated 
that he used a 40 pound spring and felt that 60 might be better.  I 
started with 50, then 60, then 80.  I think 80 pounds is about right.  
Less than that, and the downward momentum just before closing could be 
enough to hurt careless fingers.

I also added a handle next to the latch on the lid, much better than 
using the latch to open and close the lid.

Also added handles to the vertical inboard edges of both lazarette 
lids.  The handles eliminate the possibility of installing the stern 
bench seat, but on my boat (with a dished wheel) there isn't room to 
stand behind the wheel if the stern seat is there.

Greg
2005 #1054
Santa  Barbara, CA


On 3/2/2023 4:08 PM, Greg Arnold via C320-list wrote:
> Likewise here.
>
> Greg
> 2005 #1054
> Santa Barbara, CA
>
>
> On 3/2/2023 4:04 PM, Ken McCrimmon via C320-list wrote:
>> Hi David
>> It is on my task list.  I have also reviewed with Neil.  Let me know 
>> how it goes for you
>>
>> Ken
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>> Cc: David Hayes<davidhayes1 at hotmail.com>
>> Subject: [C320-list] Port-side cockpit lazarette gas strut project
>>
>> Hi all,
>> Just wondering if anyone else has tackled this project, and if so any 
>> other learnings/approaches, before I embark on it?  The gas strut 
>> concept sounds great to me, and I have the measurements etc from Neil 
>> Kornblatt’s article (thanks Neil!).
>> Any further feedback appreciated.
>> Regards,
>> David Hayes
>> 2006 Harlequin
>> Australia
>>