One possible solution to the ballast issue: I bought some straps from REI and "epoxied" one in the bow compartment, one just in front of the seat, one just behind the seat, and one in the stern compartment. I used 2 wide ice cream sticks to form an H on each one to insure they would not pull up on the sides. I also used some wood dust to make the epoxy about the consistency of peanut butter for a really strong bond. I am going to use soft weights (can be bought in various weights from any scuba shop) and basically cinch them down into the bottom of the boat with the straps. I would suggest using straps that are long enough so that when one is not using the weights, but is packing gear into the boat, that the straps can double to go around gear and secure the gear if needed. It would seem that the straps could also be used to secure "lead sheet" also. I am toying with the idea of using pvc pipe filled with lead shot. The lead shot can be bought from any gun shop in bags of about 25 lbs. They sell for $17.95 a bag here in Mayberry. Hope this helps. Richard Fawcett Mayberry, NC *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net ***************************************************************************Received on Wed Feb 11 1998 - 06:51:08 PST
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