I know the last post on this thread was back in 2010. I need some advice. TurboCat, I think we both live in the Houston area. I was sailing Galveston Bay today and it was blowing 20 with gusts and choppy. My 1987 Prindle 19 "I thought" was very solid. It looks like a new boat. The starboard bridle wire tang, the point where it attaches to the hull snapped off. Looks like metal fatigue. It didn't pull through, there is no glass damage to the hull. How do I make this repair? I'm guessing the deck is going to have to come off. I have no idea what this tang has "inside" the hull. I'm also thinking that if the starboard one failed then the port side should also be looked at and replaced. Can I find these parts and how do I make the repairs? Any help is much appreciated. I'm freaking out at the thought of taking it to a glass shop, looks like $$$$.

Thanks in advance

Morris
Seabrook, TX