I am rebuilding and adding to my 1984 373V Ranger casting deck. I want to be able to pull open the storage and rod holder lids and not have the lids fall back down on me.

I know some people put in some type of shocks and other just put in rods or sticks of wood. What is the best sytem you have used on your boat and where did you purchase them or how did you make them?

Thanks

Mark   :-/

I used pistons on the larger compartments but here's a neat little hinge that latches in the upright position. I put it on my smaller compartments though they're certainly strong enough to hold a larger door open.

Pull the hinge at the joint and it collapses so you can close the lid.

You can find these at Lowes in the door/cabinet hardware department. Home Depot probably has them too. There are right and left hand hinges available. IIRC, they were around $4 for each.  

Unfortunately, I normally use the back of my head.  Glen, I'm going to check on those hinge thingys.

Thanks cart7t.

Excellent idea!!