Re: [Paddlewise] Foam Foot Pegs

Bob Denton writes, RE: a foam block he's been using as a footbrace (and
which tore loose recently) - "The foam has been in for a couple of years and
I am debating gluing it back
in with 5200 (I originally used hydrogrip) or replacing them with the Yakima
style foot pegs that came with the boat...."

For my own use I favor the Yakima braces, but ..... My limited experience
with 5200 suggests that once it's set it is essentially impossible to remove
it, or to break its bond, no matter what. OTOH - the foam could eventually
wear out right next to the bond. If the foam fits well and is in good
condition (3 inch foam, right??) it should be very secure *at the joint* if
5200 is used.

Also - the above assumes that the "footpegs" are really a full bulkhead of
3" minicell foam. If the foam is to be placed against an already existing
watertight glass or plastic bulkhead, Jack Martin's idea of looping a strap
through it so it can be removed, is a good one. Of course, to avoid foot
entrapment, don't connect the two sides of the strap!!

Bill Hansen
Ithaca NY


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