: Bill & Mike,
: The (solid) outwale is thinner than specified--I'm using up some
: left over mahogany from another project. With the spacers the
: outwale is now the correct dimension and should be lighter and
: nearly as strong as a solid one. I used thinner ply than
: specified for the seats (saved ~6 lbs) but used a double layer
: of 6 oz fiberglass on the outside bottom & 6 oz inside, as
: Nick specified, so it's tank-like in construction. I'm
: approaching 65 pounds because I added a mast step and DB trunk.
: Weight saving IS important.
: Next steps--oar locks, DB & rudder, mast & sail.

: Thanks,
: Harry
: NW Michigan

The only reasons for a rub rail is to protect the sides if you hit something and to stiffen the top edge of the boat. With no side decks the sides tend to be a bit floppy without a rail of some kind. The scuppered one will work, but it'll be wider than it needs to be so you'll likely hit it more often than if it were narrower. Still if you like the look, go for it.

Bill H.