Re: [Paddlewise] Plastic Bulkheads

Peter Treby wrote:

> Michael Daly writes:
> "I also made a shelf out of the same and attached it to the underside of the
> deck[...]"
> Sounds like a good idea. But, what happens to your gear stored there when
> you invert in surf and the contents of the cockpit, unless restrained, are
> free floating?  Do you have a front closure for the shelves that restrains
> gear but doesn't restrict access?

I keep saying that I'll put a "door" on the shelf, but I never get around to it.
I usually carry sunscreen, sunglass case, munchies, toilet paper and
scoop (TP in double zip lock and both in a stuff sack) and odds and ends
along with a paddling jacket.  The latter is the last thing in, so it plugs the
opening.  I've never had anything fall out yet.

If I do put on a door, it'll probably be made of mesh and webbing and/or
bungie stuff with some kind of velcro closure.  In the meanwhile, it's a good
excuse for making sure I always bring a paddling jacket.

Mike

PS - on the Great Lakes where I paddle, there's no surf...  unless there's a hell
of a storm blowing.

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