Pop top gas spring mounting
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- Seadoc
- Deckhand
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- Sailboat: MacGregor 25
- Location: Wytheville, VA
Pop top gas spring mounting
I'm adding gas springs to my 85 Mac 25. Can the mounting plates be fixed with screws or are similarly sized bolts better? The holes will fit #10 or M5 screws.
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- Deckhand
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- Sailboat: MacGregor 26S
- Location: Surrey, BC, Canada
Re: Pop top gas spring mounting
I'm not familiar with the structure of the 25 but I assume it's similar to my 26S. I'd be inclined to through bolt if you can, using washers with larger than standard OD. It's generally a good idea to spread out the load on fiberglass, where feasible.