This is a response to the thread about securing a compass to your deck. I enjoyed Clyde Sisler's post about not being able to drill holes in a boat hull. I felt the same way myselfa few years ago. Our local paddling club, the Twin Cities Sea Kayaking Assoc <http://www.virtualmn.com/tscka/> has two sea kayak modification parties each year. At these parties we give each other moral support as we drill into our kayak hulls. We do this to add towing components, compass, or other equipment that is attached to the hull. Our next one occurs on April 10. Good Paddling, Don Dimond *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
Measure twice. Measure again. Drill once. Even when I do this, I still screw up about 1/3 of the time. Steve superiorvisions_at_att.net wrote: > > This is a response to the thread about securing a > compass to your deck. > > I enjoyed Clyde Sisler's post about not being able to > drill holes in a boat hull. I felt the same way myselfa > few years ago. Our local paddling club, the Twin Cities > Sea Kayaking Assoc <http://www.virtualmn.com/tscka/> has > two sea kayak modification parties each year. At these > parties we give each other moral support as we drill > into our kayak hulls. We do this to add towing > components, compass, or other equipment that is attached > to the hull. Our next one occurs on April 10. -- Test Scoring & Reporting Services Sometimes, you never can University of Georgia always tell what you Athens, GA 30602-5593 least expect the most. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
It is a boat. There are very few things that you can do to it that cannot be undone. If you drill a hole in the wrong place, plug it and drill one in the right place. If there is not enough wood, add some. If there is too much wood, plane some off. Remember, it only has to be pretty when you are done. If you are working on someone elses boat, send them away while you make the cuts or drill the holes. If you can get them to stay away until the job is done, all the better. michael cramer_at_coe.uga.edu wrote: > > Measure twice. Measure again. Drill once. > > Even when I do this, I still screw up about 1/3 of the time. > > Steve > > superiorvisions_at_att.net wrote: > > > > This is a response to the thread about securing a > > compass to your deck. > > > > I enjoyed Clyde Sisler's post about not being able to > > drill holes in a boat hull. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
I don't understand this thread? -----Original Message----- From: owner-paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net [mailto:owner-paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net] On Behalf Of superiorvisions_at_att.net Sent: Friday, April 02, 1999 10:39 AM To: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subject: [Paddlewise] Drilling support This is a response to the thread about securing a compass to your deck. I enjoyed Clyde Sisler's post about not being able to drill holes in a boat hull. I felt the same way myselfa few years ago. Our local paddling club, the Twin Cities Sea Kayaking Assoc <http://www.virtualmn.com/tscka/> has two sea kayak modification parties each year. At these parties we give each other moral support as we drill into our kayak hulls. We do this to add towing components, compass, or other equipment that is attached to the hull. Our next one occurs on April 10. Good Paddling, Don Dimond *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ *************************************************************************** *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
Bob Denton wrote: > > I don't understand this thread? > Does the question mark mean you're not sure you don't understand? :-) Anyway, the support refers to psychological support while undertaking the soul wrenching task of drilling a hole in a perfectly good, unperferated, shiny, expensive, member of the family. Plugging the drill into a grounded socket; testing the trigger with whine of the electric motor, the smell of ozone, the blue sparks. Putting the bit up against the perfect hull and, in an agonizing screech of torn fiberglass, ripping a hole in the hull. Even with the assurances that there are no nerve endings in that part of the hull, the owner and customizer-wannabe, just can't bring him/herself to do it without the emotional assistance of a support group. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
At 09:28 AM 4/5/99 -0400, Bob Denton wrote: >I don't understand this thread? Grab an electric drill with a quarter inch or larger bit in it, aim it at that 40 lb. British carbon/Kevlar boat of yours press the trigger fully (with it plugged in) and complete about six holes. Any glimmers, yet? Hank Hays *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
No The question make means I REALLY don't understand! I'm not being facetious but my kayak is a tool. It keeps me and my gear separated from the water and allows me and my stuff to move along the water efficiently. If I need to add or change something, I just do it. I have a 1998 Nordkapp and 1995 Nordkapp, bit in Carbon fiber and use the new boat 2 or 3 times a week. While I take care of the boats, rinse them after use and use 303 to protect the hatches and finish, they are showing normal wear and tear. I try to avoid scratching the gelcoat, but if I get a scratch or two, it's no big deal. On the other hand, my Falcon 16 has a very thing gelcoat and I am a little more anal, because it's easy to scratch through to the lay-up. Maybe the issue here is that some folks spend more time looking at their boats then paddling them (Long, icy winters) and have fall in love with them? Someone once warned me never to fall in love with something that can't love you back! If folks are so uptight about drilling a few holes in their boats, what happens when they grind up a few oyster shells, bake out in the sun for a few days or get whacked by another boat? I think the only justification for keeping a boat in "Like new" condition, is if you DON'T like it, and want to make it easier to sell. So drilling into a boat you don't like should be pleasurable? Cya! *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
I've drilled a number of holes in my Nordkapps. Only a few with 1/4 inch or larger bits. Nope...no glimmers. BTW, I don't like dogs either. Grab an electric drill with a quarter inch or larger bit in it, aim it at that 40 lb. British carbon/Kevlar boat of yours press the trigger fully (with it plugged in) and complete about six holes. Any glimmers, yet? Hank Hays *************************************************************************** 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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