>> Someone (Chuck Holst?) has already posted the method I use to secure tiedowns inside the hull: plastic tabs (grey PVC -- NRS sells them, so does Pacific Water Sports in Seattle, and I've seen some at Alder Creek in Portland, also) with D-rings attached. Use 3M marine adhesive -- 5200. And, it really does take 2 days to develop full strength. But, it's bombproof, if the hull surface is roughened with 50/80 grit first (ditto the surface of the plastic tab). >> ************************************************************************** * Not me. I fiberglass fittings to my kayak, but not to keep stuff from shifting in the gear compartments. When I am on a camping trip, I stuff so much gear into my compartments that it couldn't possibly shift. When I am day-tripping, I don't have enough to affect stability. Years ago I bought a couple of flotation bags to keep my loads from shifting, but I have never needed them. Here's what I use internal fittings for: * Attaching safety lines to the undersides of VCP-type hatch covers. * Fastening my paddle float to the rear cockpit bulkhead. The paddle float slips under a couple of lightweight bungies stretched between the fittings. * Attaching a side pocket next to my thigh for pee bottle, sunblock, eyedrops, etc. * Attaching straps in the cockpit for a radio or spare pump. Chuck Holst *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
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