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Butt Joining Aluminium to Fiberglass?

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At the rear/bottom of my canopy (see older pic, below), I have the horizontal skirt (alum) meeting up with a fiberglass frame that ties in the bubble to the turtle deck. I made up a pic, below. I am trying to avoid having a crack appear at the join between the two differing materials. Is this the best way? Other/better tips?

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