Hi, folks. I think I'm going to add a stainless steel security loop fore and aft of my plastic boat so that I can run some wire or chain through them and lock the boat up at times. I'm planning on using some s.s. U-bolts. Figured I'd cut a rectangular piece of ss that stretchs from thread to thread, on the underside of the deck, to add some strength if someone tries to pull it out. I'd also sandwich sume rubber from an old bicycle inner tube between the bar and the plastic for a little padding and a tight seal. Also, I'd smear some silicone caulk under it for a good seal, then apply some caulk all around the edges and inside the holes that I'll drill for the u-bolt threads to go through the plastic. Anyway, I hope that description is clear. Before I start drilling holes, does anyone have any words of wisdom - materials, methods, positioning etc??????? Rick (....Virginia, where it isn't warm - today, lo of 25, hi of 45 - , but at least the creek at my house thawed last week!) *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
We had a discussion about this sometime back Rick with a few alternatives to drilling. might want to try some expandable bars in the hatches (like auto 'clubs) that you can tie onto. YOu could probably wire through the foot brace tracks as well. Rick Sylvia wrote: > > Hi, folks. I think I'm going to add a stainless steel security loop fore > and aft of my plastic boat so that I can run some wire or chain through them > and lock the boat up at times. > -- Gabriel L Romeu http://studiofurniture.com İİİİİ furniture from the workshop http://studiofurniture.com/diary İİİİİ life as a tourist, daily journal http://studiofurniture.com/paint İİİİİ paintings, photographs, etchings, objects *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
You can find stainless steel U bolts with all the bells and whistles for a waterproof, secure mounting at most Marine outfitters like West Marine or www.aldercreek.com. They sell for $10-15. If you either replace the standard nuts with ny-locks or booger up the threads on the bolt, after installation, you will get a totally secure system. Steve *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Rick, the u-bolts you've described can be found in stainless steel with the backing plate in most marine stores. Ask for a stern-eye. Bob V ----- Original Message ----- From: Rick Sylvia <Rick.Sylvia_at_ferginc.com> To: 'PADDLEWISE_at_PADDLEWISE.NET' <PADDLEWISE_at_paddlewise.net> Sent: Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:39 AM Subject: [Paddlewise] SECURITY LOOPS > Hi, folks. I think I'm going to add a stainless steel security loop fore > and aft of my plastic boat so that I can run some wire or chain through them > and lock the boat up at times. > > I'm planning on using some s.s. U-bolts. Figured I'd cut a rectangular > piece of ss that stretchs from thread to thread, on the underside of the > deck, to add some strength if someone tries to pull it out. I'd also > sandwich sume rubber from an old bicycle inner tube between the bar and the > plastic for a little padding and a tight seal. Also, I'd smear some > silicone caulk under it for a good seal, then apply some caulk all around > the edges and inside the holes that I'll drill for the u-bolt threads to go > through the plastic. > > Anyway, I hope that description is clear. Before I start drilling holes, > does anyone have any words of wisdom - materials, methods, positioning > etc??????? > > Rick (....Virginia, where it isn't warm - today, lo of 25, hi of 45 - , but > at least the creek at my house thawed last week!) *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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