Looks awful. I'd remove all the added material. What to do then depends on what's revealed underneath.1. Can't see through our cockpit drain hole and previous repairs don't appear solid.
Has happened to quite a few of us2. Ha.. went out the first time without the back bottom drain plug (didn't have one to put in) and did get a bit heavy. Not sure if this will be a replace or repair item.
The fastenings do look weird. It's like it's partially through-bolted with the nuts on the outside. There must be an inspection port nearby through which this has been fitted? But anyway, the whole swivel cleat doesn't really belong there. That area should look like in picture 1080 in the initial post, including the centreboard brake.3. Top right screw (right, I don't know what the piece is called) in pic is loose (can't be good). Two of the screws (type) don't look like they belong there.
autobailer[/URL] part. Will let you all know how the repairs go. Many thanks!