Rigger gunwale stress

[raider44]

I added a boom corner rigger this year. However, I rarely run downriggers unless fishing Lake O. For the first time today (on Erie), I tried the newly added boom corner rigger. I think it may have cause some stress to the gunwale it is mounted to. The gunnel is 8 inches wide and pure aluminum (as the rest of the boat is). Is there anyway to reinforce the gunnel? I not worried about the rigger causing damage, but am not 100% sure either...

[Mortigan]

We added a plate under the gunwale and bolted through it. Get much less flex now.

[traveling man]

i purchasrd quarter inch aluminum from fastenall. you have to put a backing on.

[Fish Hunter]

[raider44]

Will give that a try. Thanks guys