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From: Phil Huck <thekayaker_at_yahoo.com>
subject: [Paddlewise] Advice on Sea Lion Rudder Mods
Date: Thu, 9 Sep 1999 12:51:14 -0700 (PDT)
>     Tensioned bungee leashes for your pegs sounds
> like
> a fine idea. They could lay slack when pegs are
> engaged and tighten to catch any leeward slide. 
> 
>    Claustrophobic? 
> I once got stuck completely inside my Wavehopper
> while
> trying to pull out a crooked pad jammed in the bow.
> There I was,  head first, arms above my head, on my
> back, and stuck at the shoulders. I was all alone
> for
> about 20 min. My entire body was in the boat, feet
> resting on the seat. At least I could kind of see
> out
> of an empty screw hole.
>     No panic -  just frustration with self.
> Although,
> I did have a nice (mildly profane) conversation with
> myself while I was stuck.  
>      Had I been in my buddies "stinky" new
> fiberglass
> layup I am sure I would have passed out.
> Learn from my mistake, plan ahead, and if it gets
> tough, do it with a buddy.
> 
> Later, 
> Phil


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