Ken,

I have the same question with my Ches. 17. Just finishing up the varnishing. I'll probably go with a clear silicon suggesting. I was also worried about future varnish recoats.

> Well, my Patuxent is nearly complete. All that remains is the final coat
> of varnish, and installation of the deck rigging.

> My question concerns attaching the bungees and hatch straps. I plan to use
> CLC's method of making loops with nylon webbing and screwing into the
> shear clamp. My concern is how to seal the screw holes to prevent water
> from entering. I considered epoxy, but am afraid that will prevent me from
> removing the deck rigging in the future when I need to revarnish the deck.
> Plus, epoxy might permanently attach the nylon webbing to the deck.

> Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

> Thanks,

> Ken