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PostPosted: Mon Feb 25, 2019 7:56 pm 
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Tadpole

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We recently purchased our boat and the engine hatch actuator doesn't exist (previous owner removed it).

I just lift the engine hatch up and down, but it is pretty heavy. Simple solution is just to buy a Gas Strut to assist in taking some of the weight off the lift.

The question is what length to buy it. I can measure the Extended length when the hatch is open so that is easy. What I can't figure out is the "compressed" length when the hatch is closed.

If anyone has a 285 Sundowner and would be kind enough to measure the "fixed" part of the hatch actuator that would be great. Thanks.


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PostPosted: Tue Feb 26, 2019 6:19 pm 
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The Four Winns catalog shows:
048-1322 GAS SHOCK, 12" 30 LB. #GSNI-5100-30

The 048-1322 is the Four Winns P#. GSNI-5100-30 is the manufacturer's P#. You may find them at an auto supply store or on ebay below.

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R ... HOCK%2C+12"+30+LB.+%23GSNI-5100-30&_sacat=0

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PostPosted: Tue Apr 16, 2019 5:32 pm 
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Starfish

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Location: Northern Illinois Chain of Lakes
Rod,

I will be happy to give you the measurements when my boat comes out of storage in May.

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PostPosted: Tue Sep 03, 2019 6:18 pm 
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Starfish

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The fixed part of the actuator is 26" the stroke is 18"

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