176xt rod box, possible to add struts??

[FAMOUS187]

I have the 176xt and love it. One thing I'd like to add are struts to hold the center rod box up when I'm getting a rod out, has anyone done this that can shed some light on what i'll need or if its even possible?

thanks
chris

[BuzzB8]

How about one of these spring things?

http://www.boatersworld.com/product/329290035.htm

[Neilslure]

Suppose you could use gas struts like alot of boat use, they are available from most marine stores and mount with 2 brackets. Since the lid doesnt have a cross brace you would probably have to through bolt the mount that goes on the lid.

[Glenn_S]

Here's what I did:

http://www.bbcboards.net/zerothread?id=19941

[north40]

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BuzzB8 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">How about one of these spring things?

http://www.boatersworld.com/product/329290035.htm</TD></TR></TABLE>
I had these on my old boat and they did a great job. Simple and troublefree.

[FAMOUS187]

so they're strong enough for a big rod locker lid??