Re: [Paddlewise] Attaching D-rings

Since we are discussing the attachment of D-rings, I'd like to take the
opportunity of repeating a technique I've reported on before for the
benefit of new people.

I have had good success using nylon cable tie mounts.  The cable ties are
the serrated straps that are used to hold wires in a nice bundle.
Suppliers of these straps (i.e. electrical equipment supply houses) also
supply kits that have mounting pads that are epoxied to a surface and the
cable tie threads through them.  The kits I have were made by "Panduit" and
come with little containers of epoxy, mixing cup and stick.  After the pads
are attached, I install a cable tie leaving about a one inch diameter loop.
 I then use this as a place for attaching bungee cords.

I have these pads in both my forward and aft hatch areas and also tether my
hatch covers to them.  I also have them on the underside of my deck, just
forward of the cockpit opening and that is where I now store my hand pump.

I really like that the pads are low profile and I have found that the epoxy
holds really well.

Bill Leonhardt

ps  See page 83 of the Cable Ties and Wiring Accessories catalog at:

	http://www.panduit.com/catalogs/en/sa101n275c-wc/index.htm
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