Gunnel Question

[willf650]

I'm want add an additional rod holder to the gunnel on my boat.

This may be a stupid question but are the gunnels wood cored or solid fiberglass?

Wondering if I need to encapsulate any wood after I drill some holes.

 

[1801Steve]

Not sure, probably wood core. Start installing. If you drill into wood be ready to coat the fish surfaces with epoxy resin. Several coats would be best. If you're doing a screw hole just drip the resin down into the hole and let the wood absorb it. If you cut a hole, tape up the bottom with masking tape to catch any runs. Use a brush to coat the inside surfaces of the hole.

 

[MadGar]

It may depend on the model and year (not sure) but here is a previous post on installing a rod holder in gunnel and shows the wood core on that boat. More than likely your core is the same

viewtopic.php?f=11&t=8956

 

[Brent]

I would guesstimate it is wood

B2

 

[SOUTHWINS]

i have a 2003 wood

 

[brian25SE]

I have a 2009 and it's wood.

 

[Antidote]

I have a 2019 and the gunnel supports the factory mounted the two rod holders on for each side are glassed wood. I had to swap the fore and aft holders so I could use them for my rods.

 

[Megabyte]

I'm want add an additional rod holder to the gunnel on my boat.

This may be a stupid question but are the gunnels wood cored or solid fiberglass?

Wondering if I need to encapsulate any wood after I drill some holes.

Yes, wood core.
Yes, should seal the wood and screw holes with epoxy.

If you do a search of the projects section, you will find my project where I added an extra pair of rod holders to my 2520.
Lots of photos.

 

[Megabyte]

Some photos...

 

[Antidote]

I have a 2019 and the gunnel supports the factory mounted the two rod holders on for each side are glassed wood. I had to swap the fore and aft holders so I could use them for my rods.

Sorry. I thought you were referring to the the rod holders on the gunnel supports. I'll be quiet now.