Deck on cuddy needs some support.

[frayed_knot]

You know the only cleat on the bow? Well, one time I got back from running the Frayed Knot (when she was still running), and I noticed thet the deck was sunk down about an inch under that cleat and hung up under the mount. I wiggled the cleat assy and it popped back up. The cleat is mounted on a threaded rod that attaches to the eye bolt mount in the bow, and is very solid. The deck however seems to be, well, not so solid around the cleat/threaded rod assembly. I reckon the plywood under the gel coat is rotten, or just wore out, and the screws that go down through the cleat into it have nothing to grab on to to hold it up. Any words of wisdom on how best to fix this? I was thinking about using a piece of 1/8" aluminum plate about 3" square to use as a backing plate and run machine screws all the way through with some washers and nuts. But I think replacing a section of ply is a more permanent and proper fix. Any input is much appreciated.

Glenn

I'll get pics if you really want them, but it may have to wait until this weekend.