20 Master Angler Gunnel Supports

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I'm planning on putting new gunnel supports/rod holders in the MA I've been working on. My question is, should I cut the supports so they fit flush with the outer hull or should I leave a gap? If flush, should they be epoxied to the outer hull. Not sure if the hull flexes to much for the joint to hold. I have searched for pics and it seems that some MA do not have visible supports and some do.