I was able to recover the remains of the original wood (oak?) backer block to which the original bow handle was screwed into. Putting this sad thing back into my SF seems silly. I like the idea of making an aluminum or stainless plate and epoxying it to the deck. Question for you SF Repair Gurus: How thick should the plate be? The bow handle is a favorite spot to secure the bow when cartopping, so obviously it needs to be strong. Any suggestions great appreciated. Thanks!