There are many other ways to mount attachment points for deck lines and bungees and if you search past posts you'll come across most of them. It's simple to screw in loops of 1" nylon strapping, or have them feed through slots cut in the deck. One can buy aftermarket deck fittings. KajakSport makes a few different types that work well and many kayak retailers have them in stock. Vitudden (VKV) makes a partially recessed fitting (image below) that's used to be available from a reseller in Canada but I'm not sure if anyong carries them now... you could email them (website is http://www.vitudden.com/resel_eu_uk.php) (email from a few years back: swedata@cogeco.ca).