Took measurements of fore and aft areas for new, repositioned gear plate. Transferred measurements to scrap 1/4" ply and fabricated new gear mounting plate. Drew center lines.

Positioned L&R gear legs over center-line showing mfg's skewed butt joint. Sanded butt joint to true, and marked/center-punched gear plate for blind nuts resulting in slightly narrower gear-track.

Drilled gear plate for blind nut installation. Sanded blind nut flanges for overlap clearance at center point and added to gear plate.