Mike Daley wrote; >The cover is permanently attached to the line. >He puts stuff into the compartment and then cinches in the line from >the seat. Thanks Mike! Hmmm. How did John "cinch" the line to a cleat in the cockpit? How is it tightened and fastened in the cockpit? How is it attached to the underside of the hatch? Questions questions questions! Thanks to all of you that are helping out here! (Big step to cut big holes in a beautiful boat, eh?) Mike OB *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
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/ ***************************************************************************
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