Outer Gunwale Fasteners 1940 OTCA CS

[davavd]

It won't be long before it's time to put the new outer gunwales on. I'd like to be historically correct, if possible.
1. What size screws were used?
2. Do the screw heads go on the inside or the outside, once clear of the decks?
3. Is the screw head flush or countersunk and plugged?

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[Dave Osborn]

I use #8 x 1-1/2” brass slotted flat head wood screws, typically.
They are screwed in from the outer gunwale into the inner gunwale.
The screw holes are countersunk and flush with the outwales.