On Thu, 9 Sep 1999, David Kosofsky wrote: > I've been told, and I believe that Feathercraft's literature mentions that > the cockpit coaming is the most complex and difficult component to > manufacture. Certainly it takes a great deal of strain, whether during > portages, re-entries after wet-exits, or just the ordinary flexing > associated with wave action. > is their any experienced-based wisdom out there regarding ways to > minimize the strain placed on that component? It was suggested to me that when entering or exiting the boat, one should push off the gunwale bars, not the coaming (or perhaps plant your hands on the deck between the coaming and gunwales). Naturally I assume it's a good idea to put no more weight on the deck than is needed, e.g. also put weight on the dock, on the K-Light's floor, etc. -Peter *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Wed Sep 08 1999 - 19:19:55 PDT
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