Gunwales Gunwales, step 4. Gunwales, step 4, note fitting over side chainplate. Gunwales – nails removed after glue has cured. Ply pads are to avoid bruising the timber when removing the nails. This marks the end of the Gunwales section. Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Like Loading...