Hello
I know the problem well probably to well. I know it might look bad but in fact it normally isn't. I was having the same problem but since the nationals are coming up i dont want to risk it. I refibure glassed it and redrilled. The job was so well done yopu cant even know it has been done. My major suggestion is: If you are sailing your boat as hard as possible get it done because you dont want it braking and if it wont brake it just looks like it will, well you dont hve to worry any more.
Dont bother with the matel thingys i thought the same thing. I tryed and failed twice but dont give up because of me. Well what ever happens have fun sailing.(unless it brakes
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Jules