Fubarguy-thanks so much for your input. It's an aluminum. I really don't was a 'glass boat. Fished out of tons of 'em when I fished the bass tournaments. The ride is nice, but I'm pretty much an aluminum guy. I do a lot of shallow fishing and flipping around docks and rock piles, and the aluminum holds up to that punishment pretty good.
I like your idea, but time and finances dictate a cheaper, quicker repair. I'm pretty sure i can correct this issue without tearing out the floor. It's really in there tight-it will be a major undertaking to remove it.
