You'll notice that the 6 attachment screw holes are outboard of the plywood core... just about at the edge adjacent to the lip. So I'm not worried about penetrating the core material or drill/resin-filling sleeves, however I am worried about overtightening and bowing/stressing the fiberglass. I was thinking about using (rubber?) spacers, or build up that thickness w/ glass-filled epoxy... or just barely snug the screws when reinstalling. Thoughts?
Additionally, is there any benefit to gel coating the bottom of the hatch cover prior to reinstallation? I have waxed white gel coat and don't want to mess with multiple coats, but just wanted to hear thoughts. I bought it to patch the chips on the top of the hatch cover (etc).
Also looking for recommendations on sealant to reseal the hatch/screws to the floor. Based off my research, I was thinking silicone is my best bet... and I believe I have a tube of clear at home, but would welcome suggestions!
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