quick question

when installing fcs plugs, do the rear fin plugs on the stringer get the H hole through to the deck, or do you just use the forstner bit? also, is it necessary to put reinforcement patches over the plugs on the deck? thanks alot.

when installing fcs plugs, do the rear fin plugs on the stringer get the H > hole through to the deck, or do you just use the forstner bit? also, is it > necessary to put reinforcement patches over the plugs on the deck? thanks > alot. I think it would be unwise not to give the center fin plugs the H pattern. As I said in a previous post the plugs on my center fin are not connected to the deck and have broken numerous times. As for the patch on the deckside I don’t know if you need it. Deck side usually have twice as much glass anyway. However you might as well do it as it’s not that much extra work/weight. Better safe then sorry. regards, Håvard

I think it would be unwise not to give the center fin plugs the H pattern. > As I said in a previous post the plugs on my center fin are not connected > to the deck and have broken numerous times.>>> As for the patch on the deckside I don’t know if you need it. Deck side > usually have twice as much glass anyway. However you might as well do it > as it’s not that much extra work/weight. Better safe then sorry.>>> regards,>>> Håvard thanks for the info, i was just a little concerned because I thought it might weaken the tail a bit if the stringer was cut all the way through, but the resin must hold it together. take it easy

Håvard thanks for the info, i was just a little concerned because I thought it >might weaken the tail a bit if the stringer was cut all the way through, but >the resin must hold it together. take it easy If you are worried about the strength of the stringer I would just drill out for the plug and not use the H tool. Instead I would use a drill or straight and thin router bit and remove the foam down to the deck along the edge of the hole. Be careful not to damage the deck. I plan to do this myself to repair the ding on the plug on my board. Regards, Håvard