[Rhodes22-list] Reconnecting the Tabernacle Screws Following Sacrificial Failure

[Chris on LBI]

OK Everyone,

Thank you again for all of your input.

This is getting to be too much analysis and not enough sailing for my first
mate so I am going to pick (as Graham has suggested) the solution that I am
most comfortable with. I'm going to go with the previously-tried,
time-tested, generally-accepted, epoxy-only repair method. I am going to
fill the holes with epoxy, drill them out after it sets but before it cures.
I'll put the screws in after I drill (to tap the holes) then back them out
while the epoxy cures. After the season is over and we've lowered the mast
in a gentler fashion, I'll back the screws out and remove the tabernacle
plate so that I can make the gelcoat repairs. 

If at some point in the future I cause the mounting block to be ripped out
of the fiberglass due to a stepping/unstepping error, I'll be sure to
acknowledge Rick's cautionary words.

Thank you all for your time, knowledge, and interest!
Chris



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