: Jim, On my boat the foot braces are almost on the shearline. I did not use
: extra tape because I used one layer of 3" tape and another layer of
: 2" tape over that to attach my hull to deck. There is also a
: thickened epoxy fillet along the seam under the 2 layers of tape. The area
: where the footbraces are mounted should be plenty strong. If you have less
: glass in the area you mount yours, It's probably best to add layers of
: glass. The rest of what you propose to do is the same as I did.

: I hope we don't get beat-up too bad for mentioning drilling holes thru our
: boats.

: Larry C.

Thanks. I'd rather have a couple little holes than give up any space. Anyway,I think we are too far down in the posts now to attract much attention.
I will add a couple layers inside, this one is built with a sheer clamp and will only be 1 layer 6 oz. in and out on the sides. Good luck.