Wood trim question

[eddyhops]

Kaz uses a simple flat FG lamination that screws down to the gunwales and to a mini cross thwart. Light and strong. You can incorporate a layer of Kevlar or polyester if you're concerned about splitting, but being screwed down to the mini thwart, the deck plate is well supported.

It isn't hard to lay up a little deflector lip at the rear of the deck plate to divert some of the splash over the bow.

These work great for river or race boats, but it won't last very long on a creek boat unless you lay it up real thick, and heavy, and at that point other materials are a better choice.