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Gas strut for propane locker lid

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Harry Hungate
Wed, May 22, 2024 8:53 PM

Here are the photos of the Sierra gas strut. It is rated at 20lbf. It will hold the lid up, but is not sufficiently strong  to keep the lid from slamming shut. I will replace it with a stronger strut in a few days.  Now back aboard and working through our maintenance list.

Bessie NT 32-238
ESS-KAY Yards, Brewerton, NY

Harry Hungate

Here are the photos of the Sierra gas strut. It is rated at 20lbf. It will hold the lid up, but is not sufficiently strong to keep the lid from slamming shut. I will replace it with a stronger strut in a few days. Now back aboard and working through our maintenance list. Bessie NT 32-238 ESS-KAY Yards, Brewerton, NY Harry Hungate