<<Coming from a background of folding kayaks, there have always been good underdeck bags available.>> Ralph, as a Feathercraft K-1 paddler, I gave up on underdeck bags a long time ago. I'm 6'2". It's hard enough getting in and out of the boat in a hurry as it is! And then add a sea sock and the whole launching (or landing) can become slapstick. (Doug Simpson just HAS to come up with a longer sea sock-- one size DOESN'T fit all). I carry a small, clear drybag on my lap, but that has to stay on deck until I'm launched. douglas sf *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
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/ ***************************************************************************
The Pintail offers one option that many boats don't, Jim --- a relatively flat foredeck. Can't speak to the keyhole cockpit version, but the old "ocean cockpit" rim allows the placement of a four inch Viking deckplate with a suspended orange nylon bag good for keeping several small items readily at hand. (A "fat bag" is also available, holding more but also taking up most of the room between the paddler's knees --- a tradeoff.) It's my "glovebox", it's in front of me, and it's easy to access but equally easy and quick to secure. (It's also a great pressure relief valve when just loosened --- allows a foot or electric pump to empty out the cockpit without generating a partial vacuum inside the cockpit, slowing the emptying process.) A valuable $25 option. Jack Martin *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
> Ralph, as a Feathercraft K-1 paddler, I gave up on underdeck bags a long time > ago. I'm 6'2". It's hard enough getting in and out of the boat in a hurry as > it is! And then add a sea sock and the whole launching (or landing) can > become slapstick. (Doug Simpson just HAS to come up with a longer sea sock-- > one size DOESN'T fit all). I carry a small, clear drybag on my lap, but that > has to stay on deck until I'm launched. I don't use a seasock. So I can attach a bag to the underside of the deck bar in front of me. I know some people who sew in a daisy chain into the sea sock and attach things inside the cockpit that way. ralph diaz *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Douglas wrote: >>>>>>. (Doug Simpson just HAS to come up with a longer sea sock-- one size DOESN'T fit all).<<<<< Doug Simpson/Feathercraft has two sizes of sea sock the S/P and the L/G. You must have the smaller S/P size. Matt Broze http://www.marinerkayaks.com *************************************************************************** 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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