On Sat, Jun 14, 2008 at 9:51 AM, Derek <glamourpets_at_yahoo.com> wrote: > How is a foot peg track typically attached? On the > boat in question, it appears that there is a screw at > each end of the track. The screw is visible on the > outside of the hull. To remove the pedal from the > track, the screw must be backed out. As things > currently stand, the screws act as a "stopper" at each > end of the track. This is a common arrangement. The screws insert from the outside of the hull into the track and are long enough to keep the pedals in the track. An alternative is to use a nylock or some other self-locking nut on the inside to keep the assembly from loosening which also blocks the track and keeps the pedals from coming out the end. > > What are the consequences of removing this screw temporarily? I've done it often with no consequences whatsoever. If there is a rubber grommet there is a chance that it has been damaged from UV and could be hardened to the point where it no longer seals around the screw. Removing it and putting it back might create a leak at this point. > Has any adhesive been put around the screw during manufacturing? It probably depends on the manufacturer. Most that I've encountered have a rubber grommet that seals around the screw as the screw is tightened into the threads on the track. An alternative would be to simply use silicone sealer of some sort; or a marine sealant. > What was done to create "leak-proof-ness" at this fitting? > No more than what I outlined above, probably. Matt Broze and some of the other P'wisers who have been more involved in manufacturing kayaks can speak more accurately to this but this is a pretty simple assembly (especially compared to the join where the upper deck and hull of the kayak comes together) and it doesn't take much to keep it sealed. If you disassemble it and any rubber grommets look hardened (they're susceptible to UV damage) you can probably buy new ones at a good hardware store. If you think this is a source of leakage then put some water inside the hull and support the kayak so that the water would leak through the area in question. If some water comes out, then water could also get in. Craig Jungers Moses Lake, WA *************************************************************************** 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 Sat Jun 14 2008 - 15:09:10 PDT
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