[Paddlewise] recessed deck fittings

Hello everyone - I'm starting work on the 5th sea kayak I've built (built 
two touring kayaks - many years ago - also) . This boat will be a standard 
North Bay with several modifications, built from plans. I just discovered 
that during the computer meltdown last fall I lost all the info I'd 
accumulated on the various alternatives for recessed deck fittings. For my 
last boat I made some serviceable recessed fittings from 1.5" X 3" X 3/4" 
blocks of wood seated under the deck. They're good and they look okay, but 
I'd like something which looks a bit slicker. I know that Kajaksport 
offered some commercial fittings at one time, and I know that several 
individual builders have neat solutions to this problem which they've 
worked out themselves.

Any experiences, hints, tips, warnings, etc will be gratefully received. If 
possible, reply to my e-mail address. Thanks! - Bill Hansen - Ithaca NY

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