My Venture 222 Restoration

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Re: My Venture 222 Restoration

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crc_32328 wrote: Wed Feb 22, 2023 5:36 pm I HAVE THE ORIGINAL SUPPOORTS YOU ARE ASKING ABOUT, IF YOU WILL WAIT TILL TOMORROW I WILL SEND A PIC WITH THEM NEXT TO A RULER. i DON'T USE THEM EXCEPT IN HEAVEY WEATHER AS I HAVE INSTALLED GAS SHOCKS TO LIFT AND SUPORT IT. CHEAP AND EASY INSTALL.
Got any pics?
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Re: My Venture 222 Restoration

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Thanks, I appreciate the help.
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Re: My Venture 222 Restoration

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Re: My Venture 222 Restoration

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70 lb lifts, 20 inches long - increases headroom and no need for supports
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Re: My Venture 222 Restoration

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Thanks, did you use two or four gas struts? I hope two it looks great. Simon
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Re: My Venture 222 Restoration

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just finished my homemade main hatch cover, what do you think?
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Re: My Venture 222 Restoration

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Nice looking hatch. Good work.
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Re: My Venture 222 Restoration

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Thanks but I decided to spruce it up a bit with black starboard because the painted marine plywood did not look too good this is the finished product.
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