wood gunnels on a detonator?

Helly · Post by **Helly** » Sun Apr 09, 2006 4:00 am

Anyone see a reason not to put wood gunnels on a detonator? I really like them, and think it will make the boat lighter. I also have a few weeks on my hands while an injury heals.

Thanks!

montana c-1 · Post by **montana c-1** » Sun Apr 09, 2006 2:41 pm

do it I think wood is not only sexy but functional too, just remember to maintain it.

ClassFive Boats · Post by **ClassFive Boats** » Sun Apr 09, 2006 3:07 pm

Best to use Ash only. For creeking 5/8's by 5/8's min. for gunwale diameter. It will be tough to turn the radius at the bow..did it come with deck plates? If so , Id use them. . cheers

Helly · Post by **Helly** » Sun Apr 09, 2006 4:13 pm

thanks for the replies! let you know how it turns out.

kanur · Post by **kanur** » Mon Apr 10, 2006 1:40 am

Get well quick Helly. We missed you this weekend.

OC1_SURFER · Post by **OC1_SURFER** » Mon Apr 10, 2006 2:12 am

Helen, wood is good. It will look great on your Detonator. Don't know where you are planning to buy your ash, but when I did my Ocoee, I went to OP Hardwoods on Chestnut. And for a small fee, they will plane it, rip it, and rout it for you. Please feel free to give me a call if you have questions on how I did mine.

Likewise, you have my sympathy on getting hurt. You really should have waited until about August to do that!

Terry

Helly · Post by **Helly** » Mon Apr 10, 2006 2:47 am

I really missed paddling this weekend and seeing everybody...tried lying to myself that I needed to get much ignored chores done which I did, but it was such a gorgeous weekend! can't even ride my bike because of my shift/brake finger!

oh well, saving up vacation time in the meantime...missed you guys (& gals)!

terry, can you email me your phone number so I can get started on this gunnel deal? thanks!

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wood gunnels on a detonator?

wood gunnels on a detonator?

thanks!!

thanks you guys!