Wally,  Thanks for the photos of some of your solo gear, but I am afraid that prompted more questions.  I was glad to see your footbrace pics.  I had already bought a Wenonah brace and was wringing my hands about drilling rivet holes.  I ordered stainless perforated studs from Mcmaster-Carr and planned to use clear 100% silicone caulk.

Do you think the silicone will be strong enough?  I was also surprised to see the brace mounted so high?  I searched for a standard dimension off the floor but came up empty?

Can I assume the blue squares are just painters tape to limit the epoxy?

What is the purpose of the 2 short pieces of black pipe insulation?  Knee pads for Gunwales maybe?

Standard apologies for all the questions.

Regards,

MossBack