Ah Ed, conversing with you is like trying to make love to a porcupine! You must be a Christian haha.Keith,
The stanchion nuts for the most part are
up in gunnells... I did not know the cabin
liner went up there... in the bow and stern...
and wet locker...
And for the rest, yes add reinforcement
even where visible. Just have to make
neat and tiddy. So if you were to choose
plywood or wood you would finish first.
From all your previous post, I guess I was
wrong in assuming that you can handle this...
But if you want stainless steel, just make a
plywood template and take to machine shop
and have them make them in stainless steel
or marine bronze.
You are the one who wanted downtime
project, yes? Just leave your wife a note
where to find you sacked out.
Ed K
Addendum: "The quality of a man's life is
in direct proportion to his commitment to
excellence, regardless of his chosen field of
endeavor." by Vince Lombardi
The 2 bolts of the stanchion bases amidships are through the liner. The liner is curved there and does not lend itself to a backing plate without cutting the liner. In addition, the liner has a space between it and the deck. Being thin, it gives. To do a decent job of backing, I think it should be cut away. Still, it CAN be done, and probably should. Whether or not I can do it is certainly a valid question. I'll venture it will not be as easy as kiss my hand!
I like oak plank soaked in thin epoxy. It is a bit brittle. Plywood is great also. Maybe better if much flexing is required
Sleeping in the vbith is certainly an obstical.