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Boat winch suggestion was for a different design entirely.
The gas springs can be bought in various force ratings, just have to determine what makes the assembly nearly neutral. You'll want them to slowly compress under the combined weight of the RTT and the frame if left alone.
The gas springs can be bought in various force ratings, just have to determine what makes the assembly nearly neutral. You'll want them to slowly compress under the combined weight of the RTT and the frame if left alone.