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I am replacing the gunwale caps on my1984 Outrage 18 with a new solid piece of teak. I have removed them from the boat in prep for making the new caps. Instead of screwing the new caps on and plugging the holes, i want to think of a way to have the caps removable every season for easier varnishing. I know i could have screws with finish washers but i want to devise a way to secure the caps from the under side. I'm thinking of a plan with an aluminum backer plate... just wondering if anyone has done this replacement and how they attached the caps other than using the orig holes.
You will be able to instal and remove by drilling through using a fastener and wood plug to finish the detail.
To remove wood, remove the plug, unfasten and detach from the fiberglass. http://www.whalercentral.com/showuser...to_id=1860
You may be overthinking the wood maintenance. Once you get the end grain sealed and possibly "stikering the wood" allowing it too cure. Once installed do the touch up as needed where it sits. Lots of articles on site for methods and maintenance on the wood. Just my opinion. I have a 1979 22' Revenge (Outrage hull). Your fasteners underneath at best miserable to get at, at worst very difficult to get a good bite on the outer edges of the plank and you may get cupping. Look at the end grain of your planks. If you see the core of the tree in the center, unstable wood. Try to keep the "core side/center cut" down when installing.
Garris
