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What are these struts called and who makes them?

Discussion in 'Technical Discussion' started by Sarnico, May 1, 2023.

  1. Sarnico, May 1, 2023
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    Hi guys,

    it honestly feels like I have searched the whole web but I can not for my life finde these hatch stays - They are made from aluminium and have plastic fittings. The two alloy tubes fit within each oter and are coupled by a rubber band within the tubes.

    If you open the hatch the rubber band aligns the tubes and when you come came back down a little it holds the hatch. See attachment.

    Anyone knows what these are called and who makes them? Greatful for any help/pointers
    Thanks, Felix.

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  2. Pascal, May 1, 2023
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    Never seen these but I ve had the spring ones and didn’t like them. Tap them at the wrong moment and the hatch slams down on your hand or head.

    why not replace with gas lifts?
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  3. Capt Ralph, May 1, 2023
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    Any help from the boat Mfg or Mfg's sales/support?
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  4. Sarnico, May 1, 2023
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    Thank you Pascal! With these the mounting points are the same distance away from the hinge. For gas struts I would need to relocate the mounting points, like to avoid that if possible... Agree with the springs - with theses ones here that can't happen.
  5. Sarnico, May 1, 2023
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    I have asked them but am not very confident. Bought wiper blades thorugh them and they did not fit. Replaced them foc to be fair though!
  6. RER, May 1, 2023
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  7. Sarnico, May 1, 2023
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  8. LM Viking, May 1, 2023
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    Try googling this. Military Steals has them listedfor a lot less. Even on eBay too
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  9. LM Viking, May 1, 2023
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    Looks like you may need to check size as 330 and 480 mm are apparently available.
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  10. DOCKMASTER, May 1, 2023
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    I need to investigate these for my cockpit freezer doors. I have those dang spring type and have had my hand slammed more than once and those hatches are freakin' heavy.
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  11. GPO, May 1, 2023
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    If you're not concerned about new mounting locations (filling old holes) I'd still prefer gas struts to manage the weight.
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  12. Sarnico, May 2, 2023
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    Thanks LM Viking - saw these, very good value but they only have the 480 mm ones...
  13. Sarnico, May 2, 2023
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    Too lazy and it would be visible (wet bar cover & map locker) - enough work as it is on the old barge ;)

    THANK YOU EVERYONE!!