Fixing a backband on a wood duck 12

OK, beginners question, but the wood duck manual seems to get less detailed as I progress though it! For fixing the backband, the manual says drill holes in the underside of the coaming. Does this really mean the screws are going in vertically? Holding the backband in place this seems a little awkward. Advice appreciated!

Thats is how i did it, it works fine.

David

Thanks - did it. Seems obvious now it's done!

Boat just about finished. Will post pics next week.

Great.

I have a WD10 and 12, you will enjoy, they are great Kayaks

Happy paddling

David