Attwood Stainless Steel Gas Spring ST36-40-5, 17 x 10 Inch, 40 lb

The Attwood ST36-40-5 is a stainless steel gas spring built to support and hold open boat hatches, storage lids, and access panels. Gas springs like this one use a sealed, pressurized cylinder to provide smooth, controlled lift and hold-open force, eliminating the need for separate hatch props or manual latches that can slip or fail. The stainless steel construction resists corrosion in the marine environment, making it suitable for use on deck hatches, console lids, and other components exposed to saltwater spray and UV exposure.

This model is sized 17 x 10 inches with a 40 lb force rating, matching it to hatches and lids of a corresponding size and weight. It falls within Attwood's boat hatch and adjuster hardware line and is intended as a direct-fit replacement or new installation component for compatible hatch and lid assemblies.

Specifications

• Brand: Attwood
• Manufacturer Part Number: ST36-40-5
• Product Type: Gas Spring (Hatch Support Strut)
• Material: Stainless Steel
• Size: 17 x 10 inches
• Force Rating: 40 lb
• Weight: 0.5416 pounds
• UPC: 022697364050

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Attwood ST36-40-5 used for? The Attwood ST36-40-5 is a stainless steel gas spring used to support and hold open boat hatches, lids, and access panels, providing smooth controlled lift instead of a manual prop.

What material is the ST36-40-5 gas spring made from? It is made from stainless steel, chosen for its resistance to corrosion in marine, saltwater-exposed environments.

What size is this gas spring? The ST36-40-5 measures 17 x 10 inches.

What is the force rating of the ST36-40-5? This gas spring has a 40 lb force rating, which determines the size and weight of hatch or lid it is designed to support.

How much does the Attwood ST36-40-5 weigh? The ST36-40-5 gas spring weighs 0.5416 pounds.

Is the ST36-40-5 suitable for saltwater use? Yes, its stainless steel construction is designed to resist corrosion from saltwater spray and marine exposure.

What category of boat hardware does the ST36-40-5 belong to? The ST36-40-5 is part of Attwood's boat hatches and adjusters hardware category.

Does the ST36-40-5 come with mounting hardware? The dossier for the Attwood ST36-40-5 does not specify included mounting hardware.

Can the ST36-40-5 be used to replace a worn hatch prop? Yes, the ST36-40-5 gas spring is designed to support and hold open hatches and lids, making it suitable as a replacement for a failed or worn hatch support.

What is the UPC for the Attwood ST36-40-5? The UPC for the Attwood ST36-40-5 gas spring is 022697364050.