: 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.

Thanks Bill. In the mock-up I used 1 1/2" blocks & 3" spaces, wider blocks at oarlock positions--I like the look. The total outwale width including the spacers is now what the plans specified so there is no extra width.

Harry
NW Michigan
Boat building can best be defined as an endless series of tragedies obscured by the occasional miracle, followed by a good bottle of beer.