Gas struts for exterior lockers?

[pagoda54]

I have been considering fitting gas struts to assist with the outside lockers.  We don't have to go into them for anything when underway on a regular basis. Having the lid stay up safely - rather than holding the lid and trying to attach a restraining cord at the same time makes sense.  www.sgs-engineering.com/gas-struts/stainless   make a good range. It's to fit a SO42i.
It takes 5Kg lift to raise the lids.  I just need to do some careful measurement and pick the right end fittings.

Has anybody else done this?

thanks, Graeme

[Trevor]

Hello Graeme,

I haven't done it but have thought a better system is required so would be keen to hear how you get on. I think it is a very good idea.

Regards,

Trevor

[stefanw]

Funny you should ask, I was discussing this with a guy at the yacht club where I have my boat.


The guy in question has a newer Jeanneau  and has done that, not only to the cockpit lockers but all throughout the boat where there is a flat surface that opens upwards, including the floor boards, I’ll see if I can’t get him to sign up here and share his work with the rest of you.

[pagoda54]

OK,

Time for some measurements and probably some trigonometry (since the mounting point cannot be where you lift with your hands)
I'll report back

Graeme

[stefanw]

Graeme,
this guy does this for a living, and he owns a 42 that’s fairly new so he has all the info regarding mounting points as well as pressure needed for the springs.. I’ve send him a text so hopefully he will be here shortly