Good to know about that rudder strap! How about the shoe area though, is it the same? Or is the bottom thick enough that they're inside the glass? (I read someone's post on the shoe, but can't remember more than basic details.)

Would seem to answer why the foam is waterlogged in so many of these boats.

My boat isn't in the water yet, so I think I'll check that out, and take your advice on overbore/filling the holes.

Ken.