[Rhodes22-list] Laz Hatch Gas Strut and Hinges

[Ric Stott]

I have the same problem with my Mac mail. 
Ric
Dadventure 

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> On Jul 6, 2016, at 8:26 PM, Peter Nyberg <peter at sunnybeeches.com> wrote:
> 
> It appears to me that my picture attachment did not come through.
> 
> The file name was 'Laz Hatch Strut.jpg'.  The file size was 874 KB.  I just attached it to the email like I was going to send it to anyone else.  I’m using a Mac and the standard Mac mail program.
> 
> Anyone have any idea what I’m doing wrong?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Peter
> 
>> On Jul 6, 2016, at 8:19 PM, Peter Nyberg <peter at sunnybeeches.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Olivier,
>> 
>> Here’s some info on the strut:
>> 
>> The brand name printed on it is ‘SpringLift’.  A quick internet search reveals that this is probably made by a company called Attwood Marine. Looking at their website (http://www.attwoodmarine.com/store/product/oem-gas-springs <http://www.attwoodmarine.com/store/product/oem-gas-springs>), and checking against some measurements I took, I’d say this unit is one with an extended length of 12.04”, a compressed length of 8.46”, and a stroke of 3.58”.  Unfortunately, there are several variations available with these specifications.  I’ll be back on the boat on Friday, and will take a closer look and see if I can find a part or model number on the strut.
>> 
>> The attachments for the ends of the struts are another issue.  There’s no indication that Attwood sells these.  My guess is that they are custom made by the elves at General Boats, probably out of 1/8” aluminum stock.  And here I’m just talking about the brackets.  There’s another piece at each end that attaches the end of the strut to the bracket.  At the moment, I have no idea what that piece might be.  Again, I’ll take another look on Friday.
>> 
>> The easiest approach here may be to contact General Boats and see if they will sell you a kit for this.   As I recall, you’ve got the ‘Certificate of Support’.
>> 
>> I’m going to attempt to attach a picture, which may help clarify.
>> 
>> Graham,
>> 
>> If that picture comes through, it will also have a pretty clear shot of one of the laz hinges.  Oddly, it seems to be of a design that would allow for the hatch cover to be easily slid to one side and removed, except that the gas strut won’t allow it.  
>> 
>> Peter Nyberg
>> Coventry, CT
>> s/v Silverheels (1988/2016)
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> On Jul 1, 2016, at 11:19 PM, Graham Stewart <gstewart8 at cogeco.ca> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Peter:
>>> While you are at it regarding the strut on the lazarette cover, I would be interested in knowing what was used for hinges. A close up picture would be very helpful.
>>> Thanks for the video.
>>> Thanks,
>>> 
>>> Graham Stewart
>>> Agile. R22, 1976
>>> Kingston Ontario Canada
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Rhodes22-list [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Olivier Hecht
>>> Sent: July 1, 2016 10:19 PM
>>> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List
>>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Video: Storage Solutions
>>> 
>>> Hi Peter. Congrats on the launch and I hope you're all healed up. Your videos have been great.
>>> 
>>> I noticed the gas strut on the lazarette lid and I'd like to add one to Fretless. Could you let me know the length and stroke of the strut and share any close up photos of the mounting and/or part number?  
>>> 
>>> The worst part of having Fretless ready to launch but 50 miles from me is little details like this I need to gather parts for all the little projects like this...
>>> 
>>> Olivier and Faith Hecht
>>> s/v Fretless
>>> on the Rappahanock
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