i cut out for a couple of vertical rod holders for my cutting board/grinder to sit in. they are about four feet up from the transom midway between the side gunnel rod storage holders. the plug cut out is around 1/2 inches thick.
well for some reason i forgot how to attach the 2 photos i just uploaded in 210 mod section showing the plugs i cut out . maybe someone can put them here so they will give an idea of the thickness of the gunnel
GGC

(Got ya covered GGC! - NCangler)