Anchor locker strut.

[Kevin107]

The spring for my anchor locker isn't holding anymore and it's quite annoying. Has anyone replaced theirs with a gas strut type?

Thank you!

 

[ScarabMike]

http://www.banggood.com/Hydraulic-G...abinet-Hinge-spring-Brass-Cover-p-912289.html

or maybe something like this?

http://www.sdslondon.co.uk/product/soft-close-topopening-box-stay-left-hand-light-duty.html

 

[txav8r]

Just replacing the spring or even a heavier spring is probably easier than adding a gas strut.

 

[jawsf16]

I bought a 9 Inch spring at Lowes that was thicker than the original and it works way better and consistently...

 

[Kevin107]

I bought a 9 Inch spring at Lowes that was thicker than the original and it works way better and consistently...

Is it stainless steel?

 

[jawsf16]

Pretty sure it is zinc plated

 

[Kevin107]

Pretty sure it is zinc plated

Thank you! I'll give that a try.

 

[Geoff Cooper]

The spring for my anchor locker isn't holding anymore and it's quite annoying. Has anyone replaced theirs with a gas strut type?

Thank you!

I replaced my rear ones with nitrogen filled dampers and found it much better, I went to the manufacturer and had to take a minimum of 6 pieces so if you check your total length I'm sure i will have ones to fit and you can have one FOC if you want to pay the postage from Thailand as i have some spare ones not used.

 

[txav8r]

I'm pretty sure you can get the springs in ss at West Marine, not positive however. Here is what is claimed to be heavy duty...
http://www.jmsonline.net/hatch-spri...gle_shopping&gclid=CIn-1t_u8MMCFQKTaQod2poA1w
And this is probably the one we have installed on the boats now...
http://www.attwoodmarine.com/store/product/Hatch-Lift-Spring-Stainless-Steel
I think you could reposition the existing or replacement just a tad, to over center the hatch a little more, that will probably prevent the premature closing when you don't want it. Premature anything ain't good, right?

 

[Kevin107]

Premature anything ain't good, right?

You are absolutely right.

As for the spring, I will be swapping it out with a new one with Phil Dills. I might just use it for the glove box. As for the locker, I'm going to try to find a better solution when the weather gets better. The spring was always a problem, especially on windy days. My hands didn't feel too good when the hatch fell it on a few times.

 

[txav8r]

I want one for the glove box as well! I also want a damn latch that has enough surface to grab so you can open the thing! It needs a finger tab!

 

[jawsf16]

The spring I used is thicker than the original and does not accidentally close on my hand like the original. I simply cut off the original and took it to lowes and found one of similar length. My original was bent and stopped working, the new one has the benefit that I can actually open the door beyond 90 degrees to access things if I like.

 

[Evil Sports]

If I recall those springs have a thin steel cable running inside them to work as a stop. I know this cause the weight of my trolling mtr bracket cause my to snap. I replaced it and added an extra cable to stop the door from opening too far.

 

[jawsf16]

They do have that however the replacement does not and I like the functionality of it more. It is nice to open beyond the 90 point sometimes.