The ones that I've worked on you can't get your hand in between the deck and the stringer. Even if you drill a hole you can't get your hand in there to put the hardware on. I guess you could drill two holes on each side, close to the legs, that many work but then you have four holes in your deck. Best bet is a winter time project of removing the top and fixing the holes the right way. Your in Court House.. is this your boat..?