Re: [Paddlewise] Pulley systems and boat stress

->No one on this list has suggested 1 in straps, the
>smallest I have seen mentioned is tow straps for
>vehicles 2-3 inches. I have used 3 in straps for years
>on a thin walled boat with ZERO adverse effects. If
>this is of further concern, you can adjust for the
>smaller width by centering the straps over the
>bulkheads for extra support.

    What I've used successfully are straps made from lawn chair webbing.
Pretty wide, light, and strong.  It can be purchased in large rolls for
repair.  Cut off what you need plus a few inches at the ends which you fold
over a few times, staple to keep folded, then install a tarp grommet.  Hooks
or nails go into the thus-protected holes.  I've also used these to hang
kayaks on the garage wall.  One loop hangs down and the other is in a big
loop;  put one end of the boat in that, then lift the other end of the boat,
and take that webbing and hang it onto the nail.  You're done.


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