Thanks to Alex at Windsport for the call and the helpful advice. The slightest turn of the screws to tighten them and then the screws came out without any issues. Reassuring to know there was a backup available (rivnut kit) from Windsport if it did go pear-shaped.

Thanks, Brian
I'll give them a call.

I'm looking for advice on replacing the shroud chain plate following a breakage. Is it the same process as the forestay plate or is a different technique required. Any advice appreciated.

Thanks for the advise Steve. Basically, rebuild with plenty of fibreglass leaving room to refit the nuts on bottom screws, careful measuring to establish a center line for reference, more lines to align with the hull gudgeon and when fitting use exterior quality polyurethane filler to seal pintle in...

Hello everyone, I'm looking for advice on repairing a transom after the pintle has ripped out. There doesn't seem to be much scope for reinforcement around the lower screws but has anyone had to do this and found a method which works? Also, due to the amount of damage I can't use any of the existing...