so now i have to resort to having mine welded, im 2 hours from home loading eggs, so i will take pics of the peices i have when i get home and would it be possible for someone to lay a straight edge and take a pic so i can see if the bottom of the ride plate i even with the bottom on the rest of the boat or if it turns up or down a bit, thanks guys, already taked to my welder he said no problem he can do it