Back to mounting an under-deck backing pad for sheet winches: hard-setting epoxy, or a soft-setting adhesive?

[bignick]

Actually, look again, it's both. But I agree with you.

Ok, I’ll give you that.

 

[Refueler]

I would agree with Concerto. The bolts are mainly in shear, they won't let go from a sound, solid GRP base. I once saw a video of a whole section of combing ripped off with the winch still bolted to it

Sometimes I make up stainless plates where it is more convenient or makes a neater job, but when I replaced my winches I just reused the bolts and washers.

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I agree that most force is in sheer ,,, but there is still a force that is trying to make the winch 'tilt' from it vertical axis .... Admitted this is only a small part of the overall ... but still there.