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

[Greg Arnold]

Total time wasn't more than a few hours, though the project extended 
over several weeks while ordering the parts and switching struts.

Knowing the exact locations for the holes was a time saver, as well as 
preventing unnecessary holes (and unnecessary stress).


On 3/28/2023 5:44 PM, Neil Kornblatt via C320-list wrote:
> Greg:  You are the first person I've heard since I completed the project to attempt and so glad this worked out for you.  80lbs it is!  For the stern seat/covers, I have loops of web strapping screwed into the stern side edge of the seat cover.  If you are so inclined feel free to edit what I wrote with any additional installation tips.  Wondering how long the whole project took you.  Thanks.  Neil Kornblatt, Harmony #963
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Greg Arnold via C320-list<c320-list at lists.catalina320.com>
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> Cc: Greg Arnold<greg-arnold at gmx.com>
> Sent: Tue, Mar 28, 2023 7:13 pm
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Port-side cockpit lazarette gas strut project
>
> 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
>>>