{"product_id":"attwood-sl36-60-1-gas-spring-lift-support-60-lb-force","title":"Attwood SL36-60-1 Gas Spring Lift Support, 60 lb Force","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Attwood Ni-Slide SL36-60-1 is a 60 pound gas spring lift support for boat hatches, seat backs, and storage lids. It extends to 17.2 inches, compresses to 10.2 inches for 7 inches of travel, and uses eyelet ends on both the rod and cylinder for a simple bolt-in swap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Attwood Ni-Slide SL36-60-1 is a gas spring lift support built to hold a boat hatch, seat back, or storage lid open without a prop rod getting in the way. It puts out 60 pounds of force, extends to 17.2 inches, and compresses down to 10.2 inches, so you get a clean 7 inches of travel from closed to fully open. Eyelet ends on both the rod and the cylinder make it a straightforward bolt-in on most bracket setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've ever had a livewell lid or a deck hatch slam shut on your hand, you already know why a good gas spring matters. This one is sized for medium-weight lids. That 60 pound rating is the sweet spot for a lot of fiberglass hatches and cushioned seat bases that a lighter 40 pound strut just can't hold up. Attwood has had a hand in marine hardware for more than a century, and the Ni-Slide line is their everyday replacement spring for exactly this kind of job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePicking the right gas spring comes down to two things. Length and force. Measure your old strut end to end, eyelet center to eyelet center, and check that the extended length lands near 17.2 inches with about 7 inches of stroke. Then match the force. Too little and the lid drifts down on you. Too much and it fights you every time you try to close it. If your current spring is a 60 pound unit and it held fine before it wore out, this is a direct like-for-like swap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth ends use an eyelet fitting, so you'll need a matching eyelet bracket or eyelet-to-ball-stud hardware on your boat. The rod measures 8 millimeters, the cylinder body is 18 millimeters, and the fitting takes a 10 millimeter socket. For the longest life, mount it rod-end down whenever the geometry allows. That keeps the seal lubricated and helps the spring hold its charge through cold mornings and hot afternoons out on the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a workhorse part, not a showpiece. It ships in bulk packaging, which is exactly what you want when you're buying a replacement and don't care about a retail blister pack. Rig it up on a rod-locker lid, a console hatch, an engine box, a helm seat, or a stern storage compartment. Anywhere a lid needs to stay put and open smoothly, a correctly sized gas spring earns its keep. Boaters running center consoles, pontoons, and cuddy cabins all replace these eventually, because they're a wear item that sees salt, sun, and a few thousand open-close cycles a season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it lives on a boat, corrosion resistance matters. The Ni-Slide series is Attwood's marine lift-support line, made to shrug off the salt spray and humidity that chew through generic automotive struts. Give the rod an occasional wipe and a quick rinse after a salty day, keep the eyelet pivots free of grit, and it'll ride out season after season without complaint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGas springs don't last forever. The charge bleeds off slowly over the years, and once a lid starts sagging or won't stay up on its own, it's time. Swapping one is usually a five-minute job with a socket and a little patience. Keep the old spring handy to confirm your bracket spacing before you toss it. And if you're not sure whether you need this 60 pound version or a lighter one, hold the lid open and feel how much support it wants. If a 40 pound spring let it creep down, step up to this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne last thing. Gas springs are sold by force and length, not by boat model, so don't get hung up trying to find a part that lists your exact hull. Match the numbers on your old spring to the numbers here and you're set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e60 pound output force holds medium-weight hatches, seat backs, and storage lids open without a prop rod\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e17.2 inch extended length and 10.2 inch compressed length give 7 inches of usable travel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEyelet upper mount and eyelet lower mount for a simple bolt-in on matching brackets\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e8 millimeter piston rod and 18 millimeter cylinder body sized for typical marine lift-support brackets\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e10 millimeter socket fitting works with standard eyelet hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNi-Slide series build made to resist salt spray and humidity out on the water\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDirect replacement for a worn 60 pound gas spring of the same length\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBulk packaging keeps the cost down on a straight replacement part\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized Attwood Marine reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow much weight will the SL36-60-1 hold?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's rated at 60 pounds of output force, which suits medium-weight fiberglass hatches, cushioned seat bases, and storage lids. If a 40 pound spring let your lid drift down, this 60 pound version is the step up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat are the compressed and extended lengths?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt compresses to 10.2 inches and extends to 17.2 inches, giving you 7 inches of travel from closed to fully open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat end fittings does it use?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eBoth ends use eyelet mounts, so you'll need matching eyelet brackets or eyelet hardware on your boat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat size are the rod and cylinder?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe piston rod is 8 millimeters and the cylinder body is 18 millimeters, and the fitting takes a 10 millimeter socket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill this replace my old gas spring?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIf your current spring is a 60 pound unit around 17.2 inches extended with eyelet ends, this is a direct like-for-like swap. Measure your old one eyelet center to eyelet center to confirm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhich way should I mount it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWhenever the geometry allows, mount it rod-end down. That keeps the internal seal lubricated and helps it hold its charge through temperature swings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs a mounting bracket included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. This is the gas spring only, shipped in bulk packaging. Reuse your existing brackets or source eyelet hardware separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat is the Ni-Slide series?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's Attwood's marine lift-support line, built to stand up to the salt, sun, and humidity that wear out generic automotive struts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow do I know when to replace a gas spring?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWhen a lid starts sagging or won't stay open on its own, the charge has bled off and it's time for a new one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"nvn-specs\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTitle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAttwood Ni-Slide SL36-60-1 Gas Spring Boat Hatch Lift Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAttwood Marine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSL36-60-1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUPC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e022697024817\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSeries\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNi-Slide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGas Spring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApplication\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoat Hatch Lift Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUpper Mount\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEyelet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLower Mount\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEyelet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompressed Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.2 Inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eExtended Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17.2 Inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTravel Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 Inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOutput Force\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 Pound\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSocket Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 Millimeter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRod Diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 Millimeter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCylinder Diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 Millimeter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePackaging\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBulk\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n    \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"How much weight will the SL36-60-1 hold?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"It's rated at 60 pounds of output force, which suits medium-weight fiberglass hatches, cushioned seat bases, and storage lids. 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