Attwood hatch lifts hold deck hatches, lockers, and compartment lids open so they do not slam shut. Match the strut length and force to your hatch. Choosing Attwood Hatch Lifts A hatch lift is a gas strut that holds a hatch or locker lid open and lets it close gently, which keeps fingers safe and protects the lid. The two numbers that matter are the extended length and the force rating. The length must match the span between your mounting points when the hatch is open, and the force has to be enough to hold your specific lid weight without being so strong it forces the hatch open on its own. Measure your old strut from end to end and...
Popular replacement gas springs and mounting brackets for the aftermarket. Attwood has taken the guess-work out of deciding which gas springs and mounting brackets to offer your marine...
Popular replacement gas springs and mounting brackets for the aftermarket. Attwood has taken the guess-work out of deciding which gas springs and mounting brackets to offer your marine...
Popular replacement gas springs and mounting brackets for the aftermarket. Attwood has taken the guess-work out of deciding which gas springs and mounting brackets to offer your marine...
Attwood hatch lifts hold deck hatches, lockers, and compartment lids open so they do not slam shut. Match the strut length and force to your hatch.
A hatch lift is a gas strut that holds a hatch or locker lid open and lets it close gently, which keeps fingers safe and protects the lid. The two numbers that matter are the extended length and the force rating. The length must match the span between your mounting points when the hatch is open, and the force has to be enough to hold your specific lid weight without being so strong it forces the hatch open on its own.
Measure your old strut from end to end and note its force if marked, then match a replacement. Attwood offers a range of lift supports sized for common marine hatches and compartments. Replace struts in pairs when a hatch uses two.
Measure your old strut end to end for the extended length, and note its force rating if marked. Match both so the new strut fits the span and holds your lid weight.
Too weak and the hatch drifts shut. Too strong and it can force the hatch open or strain the hinge. Match the force rating to your lid weight for smooth, controlled travel.
If your hatch uses two struts, replace both at once. Struts wear together, and a fresh pair keeps the lift balanced and the hatch opening evenly.
