Not expecting any hard use unless it blows out of the truck ;). It's for my wife (61 years young). She's so proud to be getting her own boat I'll probably have to carry her off shore and set her in the darn thing. Her exact words after trying my kayak....."It's the first time I ever got to drive!"
Anyway I think I'll go with the screw and plugs for the look and epoxy for peace of mind.

Ian

: Hi Ian,
: If it's going to be used gently, epoxying the outwales will work
: fine. If it's going to get a more workhorse treatment, screwing
: on the outwales is the way to go. As you like the look of the
: fastened style, go for it, it doesn't make much difference in
: the strength.

: Mike Savage
: South West Cork