paul--

I've done it on several boats and seen no structural issues. there is little stress in this section of the deck on my boats. I do, on s&g, boats install the deck fittings after installing the deck which helps to support the deck if there are any stresses.

Pull the fitting into place with a wire, do not worry about making the thickened epoxy fillet on the inside neat...just generous.

> Eric,

> I'm considering using two of the flush deck fittings I purchased from you
> for the bow and stern lines. I was wondering whether drilling a 1
> 3/8" hole at these bow and stern locations, on the centerline of the
> peaked deck seam which is glassed on top and taped underneath, presents
> any problems structurally. Will the deck be weakened, strengthed, or
> unaffected structurally?

> Paul