My Exciting New Mod

[CAM212SS]

I have noticed on the 2016 24' boats that they have added the gas spring. I wanted one on my 2013 212ss.

I took out the old spring that holds the anchor locker open and added one. It works perfect
The spring is a 20 lb, 17-1/2" long (extended). It does not rub the ladder.
I also got tired of the twist and turn latch, and added a slam latch from GEM products.

 

[spaz1868]

nice mod! I will have to do this also.

 

[itsdgm]

Very nice. I like that!!!

 

[Dhow]

Nice job I to will look add. Thanks for posting

 

[veedubtek]

Outstanding! Dam I hated that stupid spring.

 

[Ronnie]

These are the first things on my mods list for next year.

 

[Noko]

@CAM212SS Were did you get the gas strut and latch?

 

[CAM212SS]

@Noko here is the latch and strut info
http://www.gemlux.com/catalog/2-5-Non-locking-Slam/5251-420-16MM
i called GEM to make sure of the backing plate size. 16mm is what you want need. They also make a 20MM (too thick for our boats)
the link is for the keyed latch. They also have a non keyed version as well. I figured i would want the lock at some point. Better to have it and not need it than wish i had it.
I do plan on adding the non locking slam latches to the clean out plug hatch.
the strut came from Overtons... it is actually 17" not 17-1/2" as stated on my first post. sorry if someone gets a 17-1/2" it will be fine
http://www.overtons.com/modperl/pro...7-extended-20-lbs-pressure&i=752124&from=grid
you will also need the standard 10MM mounting brackets for the strut. one flat and one angle i purchased from west marine, but there are many places to get these.

 

[DBamaC]

OK 190/192 owners...who wants to do the legwork on figuring out specific components to eliminate the $%@!&% spring for the glove box on our boats?

 

[MNdrifter]

I did this last year. I love it too. Next step is to take the old spring and use it on the glove box. I think it should work better in that application

 

[RightStuff]

I'll be doing this as soon as the spring breaks (again). Thanks for posting this!

 

[CAM212SS]

@MNdrifter that is exactly what i did... works great . i used some strong 2 sided tape that is holding up well... i will screw it in if i feel the need.

 

[Noko]

@Noko here is the latch and strut info
http://www.gemlux.com/catalog/2-Locking-Slam/5154-410-16MM

Thanks for the info!

 

[Bruce]

I really like the slam latches. They would be especially useful for quick access to the clean out plugs. Thanks for the suggestion.

 

[msavold]

Man, getting the boat out of storage tomorrow and the to-do list just got longer! Thanks!
(I wonder if the stainless option is worth it - at twice the $ - since we're in salt water...)

 

[Bruce]

Man, getting the boat out of storage tomorrow and the to-do list just got longer! Thanks!
(I wonder if the stainless option is worth it - at twice the $ - since we're in salt water...)

Looking on Amazon and EBay I found some keyed stainless options around $20.

 

[CAM212SS]

@Bruce i did have to extend the bracket that the slam latches closes on on the anchor locker... i might have to do the same on the clean out plug hatch . i used a piece of a pvc cutting board to extend it out. i am sure it is possible to get a longer bracket, but my extension worked. let me know if you need a pic of what i did.

 

[CAM212SS]

be careful that the cut hole size is correct.

 

[zelone]

This is one of the best mods I've seen lately!

 

[Mike Byrd]

Do you remember what size and length screw you used for the brackets? My boat is at the lake and wanted to pick up fasteners for this mod. Thanks!