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Sofa Hinge

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  1. kiffa, Mar 13, 2019
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    Hi, what is the recommendation for a hinge to use to lift the seats on a sofa? I think they should lift up and out to gain good access to the storage. Thanks

    Chris
  2. Pascal, Mar 13, 2019
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    It s often difficult to use hinges as the back rest usually overhangs over the bottom making it impossible to hinge the bottom cushion. Bottom cushion and boards usually just pull out tonaccess storage
  3. Capt Ralph, Mar 13, 2019
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    Velcro is your friend.
  4. kiffa, Mar 23, 2019
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    Thank you guys, I found these on another boat. I will see if I can find a set like this.

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  5. Capt J, Mar 24, 2019
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    Seafarer in Fort Lauderdale sells those hinges. They work pretty well.
  6. Capt Ralph, Mar 24, 2019
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    They remind me of the Grass hardware from Turkey. Fair but mixed metals. I'd only use in safe interior applications .
  7. Capt Ralph, Mar 24, 2019
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    Now we understand what you're looking for, I'm sure some ideas will come up.
  8. MBevins, Mar 24, 2019
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    There's an assortment of these on Amazon as well.
  9. Pascal, Mar 25, 2019
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    Looks like crap metal that will rust even in an air cond environment. I’d rather use SS marine hinges and SS gas lifts. More $$ which is why some
    Builders use these cheap hinges
  10. kiffa, Mar 25, 2019
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    Thanks again all, these were on a Bertram 510, I think they are original and have held up well but can't say for sure. I would prefer the Stainless and will see what they cost.
  11. Capt J, Mar 25, 2019
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    I believe they're grade 8. I've seen them on several boats I've managed over the years from quality builders and they've never rusted nor broken.
  12. wiredup, Mar 25, 2019
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    did you find an exact match to the ones you are looking for? I am looking to do the same.