Help! Need to attach a bow rail/cleats

[SGI]

Deepsushi,

Many thanks for the helpful advice. Just so I am clear. When you took off the U-shaped covering board, you were able to get access under the gunwale for through-bolting? When I look under mine, it seems as though the top edge of the boat's liner comes very close to the height of the gunwale. Guess I just need to take it off and see what presents itself.

I agree about the look of the bowrail, but spend much of my time in Woods Hole, and environs, with kids under 10 bouncing around in the bow. Just feel like I need the safety of the rail. thanks again, SGI