Trying to remove a bow cleat from my 08 36 to rebed and have run into a big problem. Seems that when Hunter built the boat they cut some of the length off the fasteners (machine screws) after they bolted down the cleat. When they cut the screws they mangled the threads so that now the bolts cannot be removed (no backing plate, just washers). My only option now seems to be to drill out the screws. My question is has anyone else run into this problem and what was your solution? There has been some leakage around the cleat and I want to epoxy the holes and rebed before launching.