Attaching oarlock risers on CY

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Hi all,

We are preparing to attach four oarlock risers to the rubrails of my Chester Yawl.

Option 1 is epoxy the risers to the rubrail. Option 2 is predrill two countersunk holes up through the rubrail and into the riser, then attach with epoxy and two 1.25" #6 brass screws.

Option 2 feels like " belt and suspenders " for an area of the boat that will receive a lot of stress. But will the extra screws actually damage the integrity of the wood risers? 

Seeking input on pros and cons.

Many thanks,

DaveJ

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   FYI,

We ended up going with Option 1. Although I would have liked to do Option 2,it was impractical, as there is not enough spAce on the underside of the rubrail the get clean countersunk pilot holes.

DaveJ

3

   FYI,

We ended up going with Option 1. Although I would have liked to do Option 2,it was impractical, as there is not enough spAce on the underside of the rubrail the get clean countersunk pilot holes.

DaveJ