Re: [Paddlewise] hatch fasteners

From: "Mike O'Byrne" <Heep_at_attbi.com>

> How did John "cinch" the line to a cleat in the cockpit?
> How is it tightened and fastened in the cockpit? 

I don't remember exactly what type of cleat he used, but I think it's
just a standard clamcleat.

> How is it attached to the underside of the hatch? 

I didn't look too carefully.  I don't remember any bolts showing
thru, so it's probably some kind of glassed-in or glued in detail.

A number of folks will use a stainless, bronze or even plastic 
piece that's bent to form an eyelet and then fiberglass over
the ends to form a tiedown.  Short bits of tube glassed in will
provide something to tie into as well.

Here's a direct link to a photo of a homemade tiedown on Gabriel's
outfitting web page.  The second is a link to a paddlewise discussion
on tiedowns.

http://www.studiofurniture.com/diary/kayak/outfit/fibtiedo.htm#a
http://www.paddlewise.net/topics/boatequip/hullgeartiedown.html

If you're working with wood, attaching a hardwood bar almost the full length
of the hatch cover and then making a couple of notches or holes to tie in
will both stiffen the cover and provide a strong attachment.

Mike
***************************************************************************
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/
***************************************************************************