Re: [Paddlewise] Ballast hold-downs? (Was: Ballast: do you need it?

From: <FoldingBoats_at_aol.com>
Date: Mon, 19 Aug 2002 18:27:58 EDT
In a message dated 8/19/2002 4:23:22 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
kevinz_at_fellspt.charm.net writes:

> ... This brings a related queston to mind: how best to secure things like 
> ballast? 

I suspect that using epoxy (where appropriate to the hull material) would 
yield good results with webbing loops through the D-rings. If need be a glas 
patch could be added for further strength.

Of course folding boats have no problems with internal attachment points due 
to their frames ...

:-)

Best regards,
Ralph

Ralph_at_PouchBoats.com
www.PouchBoats.com

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