Two solutions: Under-deck:; I bungied a piece of 4-inch-D PVC sewer pipe (the white version is thinner-walled, and lighter) to the underside of my fiberglass single, so I could remove it for safe storage and use in camp. Glued an end cap on one end and left the other a slip fit. Never leaked. My paddling bud glassed his in. this space is good for a water bottle, sun glasses, power bar, extra charts, etc. Top-of-deck: Similar to Steve Scherrer, I also modified a small fanny pack that had holders for water bottles on each side and a zip-up center to attach, via bungies, to the padeyes on the deck. It's not waterproof, but anything I want dry I enclose in a zip-lock. I would not trust this with something valuable like a camera or non-waterproof binocs, but for stuff like a fleece hat, food, etc., it works well. I'll email a picture of the mods to anybody interested. Like others, I don't like having a cluttered deck, especially in rough conditions. But, having ready access to water without the hassle of a camelback, and having ready access to food is important on a long stretch without access to shore. -- Dave Kruger Astoria, OR *************************************************************************** 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 Wed Jan 01 2003 - 20:16:52 PST
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