>> O.K. So.... from some of the posts I understand you should not fear drilling holes in your plastic kayak... Could someone who has done this, care to elaborate on how it is done? Maybe explain why it can't hurt the kayak, so I'll have a warm and fuzzy. I'd like to add some paddle holders to mine. But right now I feel like I would never do it myself (out of fear I'd destroy my boat). How easy is it? Susie Exeter New Hampshire >> It's extremely easy. For a tight seal, drill the holes a little smaller than the screws; also, put a washer under each nut to distribute strain. And use cap nuts with your screws so you won't have any sharp edges protruding into the kayak (your screws will have to be the right length for this). Just make sure you drill the holes in the right place, because they are very difficult to move. ;-) One way to make sure the holes are the right distance apart is to attach the paddle holder with one screw before you drill the hole for the second one; that way you can use the second screw hole in the paddle holder as a drilling guide. While you are at it, drill a few drain holes in the lowest part of the seat. Just don't drill through the hull. Chuck Holst *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Thu Jul 01 1999 - 10:48:45 PDT
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