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Is that on a Hanse 348?
My was fitted “upside down” but only 600N.

Originally posted by Sounder Sounder wrote:

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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Would love to see a photo. I think this is a great idea.
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Hanse 348. It is 800N. I will send a photo of the replacement in place when I can this weekend. 
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My new 348 only has a strut on the port side? Is this correct? Why only 1 strut?
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Correct. Only one. On the port side. I suppose another can be added. The new strut makes quite a difference. The one on the new boat was empty for some silly reason. The dealer gave me a new one and it was quite simple to replace at the dock. 
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@Sounder: When you say it made a real difference by replacing upside down, can you give a bit more details. On my boat, it really takes 2 people to let down the platform and certainly to pull up (I'm not that young and have 2 bad shoulders, so pulling is difficult). It does not seem like the strut on my boat is doing anything. I would expect it to help when letting it down so it goes down smoothly, but not the case. Pulling it up, it definitely does nothing. Thanks.
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After a long wait, my broker got/gave me a new replacement strut which I am about to install.  It is 600N as is the defective one.
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The new strut definitely helped. It used to really take two of us. I struggled a bit alone which was not acceptable. It’s completely manageable alone now. I’m not sure how to post photos here. I would say that it’s definitely worth trying to replace the strut. 
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https://share.icloud.com/photos/0a4xhdCehs2pwos7k-ojqcQ7g
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Thanks, David
How did you install? When extended, with the thin arm closer to the swim platform or closer to the pushpit? I have seen both done.
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