In a message dated 4/30/01 3:27:44 PM, Rick.Sylvia_at_ferginc.com writes: << Well, my "on and off" plans to install a Knee Tube in my boat are "on" again. Couple more questions, though... 1. I'm assuming you folks are making them out of PVC pipe, correct?>> I used the light weigh pvc that is used for drain tiles. It is a quarter of the weight of the other stuff. It has holes along its length which I like as it will drain. 2. For those of you who have them - what diameter and length pipe do you find works best?>> 4" 3. I'm assuming that you are sealing them with a Cap on the fore end (of the boat, not the tube) and a plug on the aft end - correct?>> not sealed. The back is close to the front bulkhead so stuff can't go all the way through. 4. How far forward of the coaming should the Tube be located? (I have concerns about entry an exit impediments)>> enough space that I could pull the pump out while sitting comfortably in the boat. Joan Spinner *************************************************************************** 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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