Hello Paul
Thanks for offering to take a look at this problem that I mentioned to
you at Sun n Fun.
The attached pictures show the before and proposed after set up where I
want to move the strut attachment closer to the center line of the
floats to get them out of the way.
Currently:

and after:
Width c to c of longitudinal tubes is 13.5 in.
The Spreader tubes have an OD of 2" Each spreader is made up of 2 tubes
ie full length sleeve. The outer tube is about .060; the inner may be
050. 6061 is typically used.
The width of the casting that accepts the strut up to the fuselage is
2"; the other casting is 1.75"
Total gross weight could be 1400 lbs but usually closer to 1250 - 1300
I'd like to make the same change on the rear strusts as well.
Thanks for your help
Peter
Could you also put me back on your list so I can hear what's happening
these days?
Thx


I would manchine a solid bar of aluminum about a foot long
with a slip fit and center it where the new bolt hole will go. Drill and put
in a new bolt.

Paul Lamar

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