Bobsprit wrote:

Well, here are two points. One: The rig stayed up thus far.

This is a very good point, and, although I might be less than impressed with
some of the engineering, I'm not aware of Foxcubs having a problem with
this. I guess the double lowers will help to spread the load amongst three
points rather than just one.


Two: A bigger backing plate or washers can't hurt. Your rig is small and
I'm
guessing that the deck is solid glass and not cored, so it's likely
it's more than strong enough.

Yup, mine is non-cored. Are the GRP layers in a cored deck thinner than that
of a non-cored deck - like two thin skins around the core?


When you cut the area away look
carefully for signs of stress, cracks and such.

Good idea. Next time I'm at the boat, I'll also have a very close look at
the outside around the shroud bases.


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