[Paddlewise] Separating coaming from cockpit

>>>From: "Joan" <JSPINNER_at_peoplepc.com>

Subject: Re: [Paddlewise] Separating coaming from cockpit

In reflecting on what I could have done I figured what I think I'd do is to
use Mike's idea but one step further. Cut the seat away where the it starts
to curve then glass down like cheek straps to the bottom of the boat to
leave glass pillars to support the coaming. Use them to fasten the back band
and make a foam seat that conforms to the shape left.<<<

So is the idea here that in these one-piece seat/coaming arrangements, the
seat (presumably supported by the bottom of the kayak) acts like a brace to
keep any weight that bears downward on the coaming (at least on the sides,
since that's the only part of the coaming that would derive any support from
this -- the front and rear are unsupported except by the rigidity of the
coaming rim) from being supported solely by the glass at the top and sides
of the boat?  What do you mean by "cheek straps"?  (I gather that you're
suggesting attaching the sides directly to the bottom of the boat with
these)?

Thanks!

Evan Dallas

Woodinville, Washington
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