Project "what else can I stress about"

Hi, Ok, mystery solved. That moving chainplate? Turns out it was caused by the improper size bolts. The holes in the plate are larger than 3/8" (probably 10mm), but the bolts are only 1/4". I must admit I'm disappointed to see that. The whole thing looks like original equipment and I didn't expect shoddy work like that from the manufacturer... Anyway, the wood seems to be fine, so I'll just get proper bolts, drill and pot the holes to the proper size and everything should be fine. While I was at it (famous last words), I've removed some trim pieces to look at the bulkhead under the mast and found that it's been messed with before. There's about an inch of epoxy between it and the roof, glass tape is missing on the head side in the middle, and a small area underneath the mast seems to be epoxied as well. I've attached a picture of it. Does that look fine, or should I stress about it? Cheers, Alex.

Good Lord, just cover it back up and pretend you saw nothing! (is the floor lower?) George Macon To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com From: kr… [at] gmail.com Date: Tue, 12 Mar 2013 11:30:57 -0700 Subject: [Cal_Boats] Project "what else can I stress about" [1 Attachment] [Attachment(s) from Alex Kunadze included below] Hi, Ok, mystery solved. That moving chainplate? Turns out it was caused by the improper size bolts. The holes in the plate are larger than 3/8" (probably 10mm), but the bolts are only 1/4". I must admit I'm disappointed to see that. The whole thing looks like original equipment and I didn't expect shoddy work like that from the manufacturer... Anyway, the wood seems to be fine, so I'll just get proper bolts, drill and pot the holes to the proper size and everything should be fine. While I was at it (famous last words), I've removed some trim pieces to look at the bulkhead under the mast and found that it's been messed with before. There's about an inch of epoxy between it and the roof, glass tape is missing on the head side in the middle, and a small area underneath the mast seems to be epoxied as well. I've attached a picture of it. Does that look fine, or should I stress about it? Cheers, Alex.