Thanks, captains!

I just wanted to see if it was more complex than I thought. Sure enough looks like what I found to be the typical 'outta sight' factory glass job on 113-get the fabric wet and stick in the general vicinity. I'd really hate to lose something and have to go fishing with a bare hand near there! I used to think cardboard cuts were bad until I got a good resin and fabric cut. (I just winced remembering.)

I was thinking about what design would still give the strength needed and let water pass underneath. I have the feeling I'm allready over-engineering this piece but it needs to be strong. Maybe something 'T' shaped that would allow water to pass on both sides, support the post over the upright body of the 'T' and be glassed to the hull on the top, flat portion of the 'T'. Or maybe just a block with a groove gouged in the bottom surface...

Sailor Jerry, is that a twist of duplex cable coming out of your post?