{"id":2213,"date":"1970-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"1969-12-31T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nauticspares.com\/product\/gas-spring-with-stainless-steel-ball-bushings-081641\/"},"modified":"2026-06-23T12:43:52","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T10:43:52","slug":"gas-spring-with-stainless-steel-ball-bushings-081641","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/nauticspares.com\/en\/product\/gas-spring-with-stainless-steel-ball-bushings-081641\/","title":{"rendered":"Corrosion-resistant gas spring &#8211; 081641"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Description of the Stainless Steel Gas Spring 081641 &ndash; 650N &ndash; 250mm Stroke<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>081641 gas spring<\/strong> is built by Ressorts SPEC (AS Raymond &ndash; Barnes Group) from <strong>316L stainless steel<\/strong>, offering strong resistance to saltwater corrosion. It provides a 250 mm stroke and 650 N of force, with a total fitted length of 585 mm.<\/p>\n<p>Both ends are fitted with stainless ball-socket fittings (\u00d810 ball), each secured by a safety locking clip to prevent accidental disconnection &mdash; a useful feature when supporting hatches or engine covers.<\/p>\n<h3>Specifications<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Type:<\/strong> Stainless steel gas spring \/ gas strut<\/li>\n<li><strong>Compressed length (L1):<\/strong> 549 mm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Total length with end fittings (L2):<\/strong> 585 mm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stroke:<\/strong> 250 mm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Force:<\/strong> 650 N<\/li>\n<li><strong>Material:<\/strong> 316L stainless steel, ball-socket end fittings with safety clip<\/li>\n<li><strong>Brand:<\/strong> Ressorts SPEC&reg; (AS Raymond &ndash; Barnes Group)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Compatibility:<\/strong> Fitted on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beneteau.com\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">B\u00e9n\u00e9teau<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jeanneau.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Jeanneau<\/a> boats:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jeanneau.com\/boats\/powerboat\/7-cap-camarat-walk-around\/116-cap-camarat-9-0-wa\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Cap Camarat 9.0<\/a> &ndash; aft locker cover<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lagoon-catamaran.de\/en\/lagoon-models\/lagoon-400-s2-catamaran.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Lagoon 400<\/a> &ndash; engine compartment hatches<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beneteau.com\/en-us\/oceanis-2005-2014\/oceanis-37\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Oceanis 37<\/a> &ndash; BIB locker hatch<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jeanneau.com\/en-us\/boats\/powerboat\/40-leader-wa\/661-leader-10-5-wa\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Leader 10.5 WA Series 2<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Installation \/ Maintenance<\/h3>\n<h4>Installation:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Check that mounting points are clean, corrosion-free and correctly aligned.<\/li>\n<li>Press the ball sockets onto their studs until the safety clip locks fully on both ends.<\/li>\n<li>When fitting two struts in parallel, position them symmetrically to avoid uneven loading.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Maintenance:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Rinse with fresh water after salt exposure and dry to preserve the finish.<\/li>\n<li>Inspect ball joints and clips periodically for wear.<\/li>\n<li>Lubricate lightly with silicone spray or lanolin for smooth operation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div data-class=\"product-pros-cons-section\">\n<h3>Our review<\/h3>\n<div data-class=\"product-pros-cons-wrapper\">\n<div data-class=\"product-pros_cons product-pros\">\n<h4>\u2714\ufe0f Pros :<\/h4>\n<ul data-class=\"pros-cons-list\">\n<li>316L stainless steel for strong corrosion resistance.<\/li>\n<li>650 N force, suitable for medium-to-large hatches.<\/li>\n<li>Secure ball-socket fittings with safety clips.<\/li>\n<li>OEM-spec replacement for B\u00e9n\u00e9teau and Jeanneau models.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div data-class=\"product-pros_cons product-cons\">\n<h4>\u274c Cons :<\/h4>\n<ul data-class=\"pros-cons-list\">\n<li>650 N may not suit heavier hatches; check the original force rating.<\/li>\n<li>Fixed 250 mm stroke, not adjustable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div data-class=\"product-pros_cons product-conclusion\">\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>081641<\/strong> is a durable, marine-grade replacement for B\u00e9n\u00e9teau and Jeanneau boats. Its 316L stainless build and locking ball-socket fittings make it a reliable choice for aft lockers and engine hatches. Confirm your boat model and original specifications before ordering.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-class=\"product-pros_cons product-good-to-know\">\n<h3>Good to Know<\/h3>\n<ul data-class=\"pros-cons-list\">\n<li>Tested to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.astm.org\/b0117-19.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">ASTM B117<\/a> for corrosion resistance.<\/li>\n<li>Balance both struts evenly when installing in parallel pairs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The <strong>081641<\/strong> is a <strong>stainless steel gas spring<\/strong> from Ressorts SPEC, designed to lift and hold open hatches and lockers on <strong>B\u00e9n\u00e9teau<\/strong> and <strong>Jeanneau<\/strong> boats.<\/p>\n<p>Made from <strong>316L stainless steel<\/strong> with ball-socket end fittings, it delivers 650 N of force over a 250 mm stroke for smooth, corrosion-resistant operation at sea.<\/p>\n<p>A direct replacement part for aft lockers, engine hatches and storage covers, ensuring safe and controlled opening.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":1698,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[1271],"product_cat":[91,93],"product_tag":[1264,1262],"class_list":["post-2213","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_brand-as-raymond","product_cat-gas-springs","product_cat-spare-parts","product_tag-as-raymond-2","product_tag-gas-strut","product_shipping_class-small-2","first","instock","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/nauticspares.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/2213","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/nauticspares.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/nauticspares.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nauticspares.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2213"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nauticspares.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1698"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nauticspares.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2213"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nauticspares.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=2213"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nauticspares.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=2213"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nauticspares.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=2213"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}