: I'm putting semi-soft pad eyes in my new boat. I using
: 3/4"webbing but I've made plywood backing plates (see
: image). I like the idea of the flat plate for making a good
: waterproof seal. My question is does anybody know of a
: sealer/adhesive that will allow me to remove the pad eye should
: I need to? When you think of it, the pad eye does not need to be
: glued in super solid. By nature, the pad eye wants to pull out
: of the hull and any pressure to push it back in through the hull
: would be minimal.

: Any suggestions for a sealer/adhesive that will allow removal -
: with some prying, obviously?

: Sean

I think you're right, the bungee's on the deck will be pulling the pad eye assembly up tight to the deck. Sooo, i've never tried this, but maybe just use a piece of rubber tubing, cut a slit along it lengthwise, and then wrap it around the plywood backing. The force of the bungees should pull it tight to the underside of the deck and seal the hole, no adhesive necessary. Just a thought, i'm only building my first, and haven't reached this part yet.