Ab,
I was hoping to get some pictures to include with my reply. I too am well aware of the importance of the structural aspect of this joint; its strength (or lack of) contributes greatly to eliminate twisting of the hull/deck structure in a seaway.
My solution was more mechanical. I had 1/4" aluminum plate fashioned by the same fabricator that did my hardtop/radar arch. The plate is approx. 4" wide, therefore about 2" om either side of the joint and follows the full length of the joint, both the vertical and horizontal, port and starboard.
It has worked very well over he last 10+ years. No pictures yet but you can catch a glimpse of it in a few pictures in the Gallery section; look under Chris Downey's 23' Sceptre. Feel free to ask any questions and good luck.
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