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Newbie Steve 
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 Posted: 20 June 2023 at 13:36 |
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Hi All,
Thanks so much for your responses. If nothing else, it looks like I am part of a large community of those with failed gas struts! Having done as much research as I am willing to do, I will contact my broker (boat is not even 1 yr. old) and see if he will restore/replace it. Thanks again and best of luck! Steve
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johanlavenius
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Posted: 20 June 2023 at 13:44 |
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Please update when you get a response.
We are at least 4 Hanse 348 owners here where the struts been since that from day one. Build numbers ranging from 40 to 270.
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Hanse 348 # 93 - Solvind
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Ian2019
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Joined: 04 November 2019 Location: Montenegro Status: Offline Points: 191 |
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Posted: 21 June 2023 at 12:23 |
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Hi it’s not just 348, I’ve replaced mine on my 385 twice
  and now have a simple pulley system, which also allows me to lift the platform from ashore when stern too, Med mooring. If you do a search on here there’s more posts regarding failed gas struts.
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H385 #317 2014 Tivat Montenegro
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boatman
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Posted: 21 June 2023 at 14:14 |
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Nice. If you get a chance, can you post a pic. Would love to see what size blocks, etc. Worried how you don't crush them, etc. Also how you cleat it off.
Would think a hydraulic strut would be the answer assuming they make one small enough that would be strong enough. But this is just a terrible designed part. Pretty much all the major mono manufacts (Beneteau group, etc.) have platforms. I haven't seen on cruisersforums lots of complaints, so this must specific to Hanse?
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Edgatt
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Posted: 21 June 2023 at 19:16 |
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On my 458 I installed an electric rope winch and now the platform can be raised and lowered via a wireless remote.
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boatman
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Posted: 22 June 2023 at 02:10 |
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I put up a post on the FB group regarding holding the locker open. I got a response about using gas struts and someone gave a link to this. Each can hold 200 lbs, not sure if these would work?
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pdc78
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Posted: 22 June 2023 at 04:57 |
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You would need a regular compression gas strut for a locker cover, but for the platform you need a tension spring which are less common.
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Ian2019
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Posted: 23 June 2023 at 07:56 |
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Hi this is the block I use to lift the platform. This allows me to lift the platform from ashore and cleat it off.  |
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H385 #317 2014 Tivat Montenegro
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Sounder
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Posted: 13 July 2023 at 15:12 |
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The dealer gave me a replacement strut (800 N) and recommended that I put it in "upside down" with piston at the top end. From the factory the piston was at the platform end. I could have had them replace it but it was quite easy. Attached the platform end first; had my son hold the platform almost closed and then attached the top end. I have to say it makes a real difference. Adding a block and tackle might be even better but may get caught when closing the platform?
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David S
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Ian2019
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Posted: 13 July 2023 at 15:42 |
Great your dealer gave you a replacement, however my strut was factory fitted "upside down" piston at the top and that's how I have replaced my others, which unfortunately also failed. As can be seen in the photo my block is secured above and outside of the platform so does not get in the way when closing the platform.
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