Hi I just purchased a Capella (poly) which has nowhere to properly attach a paddle for a paddle float rescue, if I were so inclined. I want to make some mods, so there are a few questions I have - if anyone can help, TIA! 1. Can I drill holes (small) in poly, and attach bolts/rivets (using backing blocks) without hurting the integrity of the hull? 2. For a paddle float attachment, I would like to attach (on each side) two strips of webbing with a pull lock to lengthen/shorten to hold the paddle. Like the cam lock on a roof rack strap, but salt water resistant. Anyone know of sources of supplies for webbing and various lock/quick lock type pieces? I cannot find anything on the net, or at a local sporting goods store. any ideas? 3. I want to add some kind of straps inside the hull to hold things down (floatation/ballast/straps to hold camera bag under the front deck/etc. How should I attach these? Is there any glue I can use on poly, esp if it's not a safety issue (e.g floatation)??? 4. Where can I find a source of plain Bungee cord to use for redoing my deck fittings? Home depot doesn't have any narrow enough or long enough. I guess that's all for now. Thanks for any help on these issues... - Richard Kleim (Tampa) *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Wed Mar 29 2000 - 20:23:25 PST
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