Re: [Paddlewise] Sea Lion Rudder Mods

From: Steve Cramer <cramer_at_coe.uga.edu>
Date: Thu, 09 Sep 1999 15:49:09 -0400
Bill Leonhardt wrote:
> 
> >For example, on one occasion I stretched my legs out in front of me (taking
> >my feet off the pegs), and when I went to return to my footing I
> >accidentally hit the back of one of the pegs and sent it sliding toward the
> >stern.   I narrowly got my footing back before having to brace for a wave.
> >
> 
> This has happened to me as well (and I don't have a Sea Lion).  I also find
> that if I don't check to confirm that the pedals are in their proper place
> after carrying my boat to the water's edge, I find myself in the boat
> trying to fasten the spray skirt and not being able to get my feet on the
> pedals.  Pain in the ass!!

Me, too, and I do. I usually end up popping the skirt and shoving the
sliding track (that's what moves, not the pedal itself, right?) down by
hand. Not a good move in waves, of course. 

In extremis, you can plant your foot against the hull stiffening bar and
bend your knee farther than usual. I was able to roll that way once when
I actually lost the pedal itself off the track. But I think Joe's idea
is not bad. I'd use really light bungie.

Steve

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