I noticed this:
>Yes, I will pick up some stainless bar stock soon and get to work with my
>grinder making some backing plates for the places where I have had (or
>expect to have) problems - specifically under cleats. I don't expect it to
>be terribly expensive actually, just somewhat labor intensive fabricating
>the plates, drilling the holes oversize (for things on the cored section of
>deck), filling with epoxy, and redrilling. Adding these things at time of
>manufacture would have added no additional labor cost, just a few more $
per
>boat.
I'd just note that as a backing plate material, stainless steel plate or bar
isn't necessarily the best choice. You can do just as well with aluminum
plate, which is a lot easier to work. If you're going to glue or otherwise
bed the stainless, you're going to "activate" the steel which will reduce
its
corrosion resistant properties anyway. Finally, if you use aluminum, you'll
be able to spot leaks easily.
Personally, I don't own a P-19, though I own several other boats. I'm
reading this list because I'm interested in (and have always admired) the
P-15. I've always thought the P-19 needed more attention to detail. It's
nice to see some of the owners fixing these things...
Best wishes, and fair winds,
-greg