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Has anybody installed gas struts or other type of door supports in the overhead cabinets in the Master Stateroom?

There is good storage there but the lids take one hand. There are lots of gas struts available but they all are "heavy duty" and overkill for the little doors.

Cheers!
 
Bruce SEA 993 said:
Has anybody installed gas struts or other type of door supports in the overhead cabinets in the Master Stateroom?

There is good storage there but the lids take one hand. There are lots of gas struts available but they all are "heavy duty" and overkill for the little doors.

Cheers!
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Yes and a great update! Installed on our 44DB and have them to install on the 420DA. The doors are a pain without them….

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Bennett
 
Thanks! I also found a thread by searching. It was from 2017.

I got mine ordered!

Thanks
 
From Amazon:
Gazeer 6 Pcs 100N/22.5lb Gas Strut Lift Support Cabinet Door Lift Pneumatic Support

Force:100N/22.5lb (Per Strut);Length:10.5 inch,Package included: 6 X 100N Gas Struts and 30 X Screw
 
Was one strut per door sufficient or did you have to use two? Very timely for the post, it was on my list to do this summer.
 
I ended up using these. Don’t remember where I purchased from or how much.
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The pictures I saw somewhere on this forum has the gas struts mounted back pretty far and low on the cabinet. The strut is located about 2 inches from the hinge side of the door.

I am trying to find the post...

Edit: I searched and cannot find the thread. It was great as it showed the mounting locations of the struts. I do not remember what my search criteria was...
 
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bbwhitejr said:
I strut per door is sufficient...

I will try to find a pic if I have one still.

Bennett
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Sorry, but I cannot find a pic. Play with the first one you install and you will figure it out quickly then do the other 5 the same way. It sure beat getting your wrists all beat up….this is one of those cheap, easy upgrades.

Bennett
 
I’m thinking about installing a chain stop on the deck of our 42. Mainly to aid in setting the anchor. Currently we drop the hook and slowly back down on the chain to initially set it. I’m concerned about putting too much strain on the windlass with this method. We do have a bridle but we add the bridle after the anchor is set then idle back to make sure it’s really dug in. It’s a bit cumbersome to add the bridle, back down and if the anchor pops out we have to undo the bridle and start over. A real pia. Anyone have a chain stop and is the foredeck strong enough to receive one for this purpose?
 
Irie308 said:
I’m thinking about installing a chain stop on the deck of our 42. Mainly to aid in setting the anchor. Currently we drop the hook and slowly back down on the chain to initially set it. I’m concerned about putting too much strain on the windlass with this method. We do have a bridle but we add the bridle after the anchor is set then idle back to make sure it’s really dug in. It’s a bit cumbersome to add the bridle, back down and if the anchor pops out we have to undo the bridle and start over. A real pia. Anyone have a chain stop and is the foredeck strong enough to receive one for this purpose?
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Given that there is a cleat on the foredeck (at least on ours) I would assume the foredeck is strong/reinforced enough in that area to tie to the cleat. Ours already has a chain stop in place but we don't use it when setting the anchor because I'm not confident it can take the load (although I haven't checked the foredeck to see if it is built up any different than where the cleat is). Ours tends to flip down when the rode is heading out, so we pull the pin when getting ready to deploy the anchor. Agree that taking the load off the windlass is good, but, they are built/designed for this purpose. Interested to see how others do it.
 
Irie308 said:
I’m thinking about installing a chain stop on the deck of our 42. Mainly to aid in setting the anchor. Currently we drop the hook and slowly back down on the chain to initially set it. I’m concerned about putting too much strain on the windlass with this method. We do have a bridle but we add the bridle after the anchor is set then idle back to make sure it’s really dug in. It’s a bit cumbersome to add the bridle, back down and if the anchor pops out we have to undo the bridle and start over. A real pia. Anyone have a chain stop and is the foredeck strong enough to receive one for this purpose?
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Our 44DB has a chain stop. I will see if I have a picture...

[EDIT] Nope...I don't!
 
Our 44DB had a chain stop and I used it just as you say-to set the anchor. I just this past week added one to the 420DA. I purchased 2" SS bolts and they were not long enough. Counting the 1/2" starboard plate on top, I needed 3" bolts to go through the 1/4" stop base, the deck, and 1/4" backing plate. The deck in that area is 2" thick. Plenty beef to do what you want.

Bennett
 
Good to know and that’s exactly where I was thinking to install. Those things are not cheap either $250 to $500
 
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