Thanks alot. I know the plastic strip that you are speaking of. I just wanted to make sure that I did not remove it if I did not need to. My plan is to cut a 1x2 strip and use it as blocking in the cabin. Hopefully it will give me something for my screws to hold on to. My supports are in good shape. All of the movement is at the base of the windshield. With every wave I hit i can feel the gelcoat getting scratched and it drives me nuts. I'll let you know how the fix goes this weekend.