23 modification - adding foot strap inserts

Mark each foot strap reinforcement on the 1" Last-a-foam.

Router out the Last-a-foam for each insert (easier to do this before cutting out each piece).

Cut out each reinforcement block.

Roughen each insert using 60-grit sandpaper. This will provide a better surface for the glue and epoxy to stick to.

Use Gorilla glue to glue each foot strap insert into the reinforcement blocks.

Remove the deck pads.

Router out a hole for each foot strap reinforcement block.

Use gorilla glue to glue in each foot strap reinforcement block. Make sure that the top of each plastic foot strap insert is flush with the top of the board. You don't want to have to sand away any of the foot strap insert later if you don't have to. It's ok to sand the corners of the PVC reinforcements.

Once dry, trim and sand away the excess Gorilla glue.

Sand the reinforcement block flush with the top of the deck as necessary. Sand about 5cm around the foot strap reinforcement area to the fiberglass below.

Cut 3 layers of 4oz cloth for each foot strap reinforcement. The cloth should extend about 4-5cm beyond the edge of the reinforcements for strength.

Laminate the cloth over the reinforcement.

Once cured, sand the epoxy/glass smooth and paint with hotcoat.

Sand the hotcoat smooth.

Drill out the screw holes. (Use a tape flag on the drill bit to prevent drilling too deep).

Spray paint the repaired area.

Reinstall the footpads using contact cement.