Scott,
I have two bolts holding each bracket, two brackets per occupant = 4 each 3/16" bolts holding each occupant. I have 3/8" bolts holding each end of the lap belt. Would you still think I need 1/4" bolts through the spar? If each 3/16" bolt holds 1000 pounds that would give it a 20 G rating at my 200 pounds. Larry Flesner