engine hatch lifting pistons or drive screw?

[sawdustdad]

I mounted a pair of 100 lb lift struts, one on each aft corner of the bridge deck. Make sure all your connections are clean to maximize voltage to the lift. I don't see anyway to attach pics here, but the struts were approx 18 inches closed, 30 inches open, and mounted to the aft engine room bulkhead and the underside of the deck. Some trial and error needed to get the mount positions correct. Something like these: http://www.ebay.com/itm/2ea-29-100lb-Nit...9f&vxp=mtr