Gerry, I had a similar issue when I installed a re-enforced plate under my M17's forestay plate to add a bowsprit bracket. I formed the plate to shape it to match the bow and not put the bow under stress. I did this using a short piece of 2x6 with holes drilled to match the plate and then used a piece of 3/4 iron pipe placed between the 2x6 and the plate, aligned to run directly along the center line of the plate. I then used some bolts with washers to crank down the plate to the point where it formed the plate to match the bow shape. My boat is an 82 so the my bow plate config is a bit different that yours, but the concept should be the same, perhaps this will help.. Keith *Keith R. Martin* *Vancouver/Burnaby B.C.* *Serenity M17, #353* *http://www.msogphotosite.com/Scripts/Boats/boatsdetail.php?id=105 <http://www.msogphotosite.com/Scripts/Boats/boatsdetail.php?id=105>* On Fri, 17 May 2019 at 09:32, Gerry Lempicki via montgomery_boats < montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> wrote:
That's what I was hoping to do but after seeing it in place I am re-thinking it. It doesn't look to be a good fit on my bow. After measuring, I see I'd have to pull the back of the plate down 3/4" on each side, and I still couldn't use the front two mounting holes due to where they fall. Photos below.
In other photos I see some boats have a different top deck edge; they appear to roll off and cover the top of the hull with a vertical section. My deck has a stepped down flange that sits on the hull flange, and is lower. (If that all makes sense) -Gerry
On May 17, 2019, at 11:30 AM, Dave Scobie <scoobscobie@gmail.com> wrote:
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