Here's something I've been intending to try: Paddles go forward of the cockpit, just ahead of the bungie arrangement on the foredeck. Blades are slipped into cordura pockets, maybe 6 in. deep, at the forward end. Shafts are held down with small bungie loops and olive cleats, or strips of velcro. Pockets and holddowns are pop-riveted to the deck. Sure, lot's of (small) holes, but it seems to be a pretty secure setup. If there's a risk of the paddles sliding backwards out of the pockets, then forwards out of the loops, the setup could be positioned so the paddle shafts at the ferrule lie JUST ahead of the foremost strand on the foredeck bungie net, which would act as a stopper should they begin to slip. Those with shiny gelcoat could apply a neat, round, adhesive something patch where the ends of the shafts lie. What's wrong with this? Just too ugly, or is there something really stupid I've overlooked? Mark _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************Received on Fri Mar 30 2001 - 12:33:06 PST
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