Lowering a Fairline T 36 Radar Arch

[Newbroom]

Has anybody had the experience of lowering a T36 Radar arch. Mine is the fiber glass arch which is hinged.
If anybody has done one before is it a manual operation, how heavy is it, does it sit straight on to the coach roof.
Any help or advise before attempting this would be gratefully received.

Thanks
Dave

 

[rosssavage]

Gas struts are the easy answer, hydraulic / electric the expensive but posh answer. It'll be way heavy without.

I have homemade hydraulics on mine, based on the Bennett hatch lift system. Works superbly

Speak to Steve Whybrow (Treasurer at TWYC) who does this sort of thing for a living.

Steve's number: 07747 010161 or 07788 868086

Note he won't answer (he very seldom does!) but leave a message and he will get back to you!!

 

[Enterprise6]

Mine on my T36 is glass fiber too, but not on hydraulics yet it is an upgrade I want to do for ease. Being on the Thames with some low bridges lowering and raising of the arch is a regular event and can be done single handed. Mine hinges towards the stern and rests on the hatch on the stern deck so I which is not ideal but I put a partially deflated fender under it to protect the hatch