222 rebuild--Supporting the gunwale--Need advice

[south river]

I'm moving forward with my 84 222 rebuild and need advice on how to support my gunwales (gunnels).  The original rod holders are long gone and as a result the gunwales are a little floppy.   I've searched for a thread but can's seem to find one that is helpful.   Can someone direct  me to a thread or give me a quick course in options for supporting the gunwales.  Thanks, South River

 

PS  I've already taken the cap off and replaced the rotten plywood on the underside and reglassed that area. 

[Marcel4t]

Check out DirtWheels build on a 222.  He made supports/rod holders to go under the gunwalle
https://classicaquasport.com/smf/index.php?topic=13425.45

[south river]

Those are interesting, but i'd love to see some more options.

[mshugg]

You have lots of options.  Here’s what I did with my CCP:

[south river]

so you have rod holders in the rear? what material did you use for the rod holder??  and are they glassed in??  Thanks so much.  For some reason, I'm having a problem with this...

[mshugg]

so you have rod holders in the rear? what material did you use for the rod holder??  and are they glassed in??  Thanks so much.  For some reason, I'm having a problem with this...

I had some left over 2”  divynecel from my bulkheads, so that’s what I used.  Thinner foam, honeycomb or plywood would have worked as well.  They’re glassed in, and an elephant could tap dance on my gunwales.

[south river]

Thanks so much!  i'd love to see more pictures of supports if anyone cares to share.