Hiya folks,
I'm about to embark on a 'new' project to replace the gas strut in my rodkicker. Please refer to attached photo as I'm not clear on what brand/variety of kicker type. The strut is quite large (approx. 2.5m) to support main of 45m2 with boom length around 5m.

I haven't disconnected yet, and before I do am hoping that I might get some tips from the brains trust.

(Please disregard the temporary setup of the boom brake)

cheers rob

yes, planning to repair/refurbish existing & do not have dedicated topping lift - use main halyard.

Was keen to understand what I might find (I.e spring loaded or gas strut), and if this is something that may be specialist?
Who does repair/refurb struts? I've discussed with sailmaker whose auto response is to buy a new one (that coincidentally he sells) - given expense and my personal aversion to our disposable society, am keen to take it on.

A brand might help if there is one on it?

But yes the majority have a spring with a spacer to allow one vang model to fit different boats, some have a movable pin instead.

I daresay the spring has died if it's not doing what it's supposed to do, without the brand it might be hard to get an exact replacement, although got to be somewhere you can buy springs.