[adamcannon]

Thanks for answering all my questions. I found the cable clam fittings and also found a few rigging tube kits. I need to get one of those even if I get the tube welded into the bracket so I can use it thru the transom.

As for using balsa core instead of penski board......I am pretty set on using the composite just because I know I will never have to worry about anything after that. I helped my dad redo his skiff a few years back and he used the composite. It is some of the easiest material to work with and as soon as you glass it, it is there for life. I know it might sound like I'm hard headed on this part of it, but peace of mind goes a long way. It is very very light weight as well. Anything I can do to make the boat a little lighter (especially in the stern) the better. Anyway, thanks for all the input so far.