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Re: Flush deck fittings
By:Randy Knauff
Date: 2/6/1999, 4:39 am
In Response To: Re: Flush deck fittings (Edgar Kleindinst)

> I kind of like wooden deck mounted hardware. If done well it can really
> add to the looks of your boat. I agree the downside is the spray in the
> face part. With this boat it is usually the raised hatch that gets me. I
> find if I am in that kind of water I am usually pretty wet to begin with
> :)

> Edgar

Nice work!!! It is great to see good designs and craftsmanship like yours. You're right; hatches, the bungee cords, bungee knots and anything you put under the bungees usually cause more spray than the deck hardware for the bungees.

Messages In This Thread

Flush deck fittings
Pete Rudie -- 2/4/1999, 11:09 pm
Re: Flush deck fittings
Pete Ford -- 2/5/1999, 3:11 pm
Re: Flush deck fittings
Pete Rudie -- 2/7/1999, 5:08 pm
Re: Flush deck fittings
Edgar Kleindinst -- 2/5/1999, 2:54 pm
Re: Flush deck fittings
Pete Rudie -- 2/7/1999, 5:10 pm
Re: Flush deck fittings
Randy Knauff -- 2/6/1999, 4:39 am
Re: Flush deck fittings
L.C. -- 2/5/1999, 8:49 pm
Re: Flush deck fittings
Edgar Kleindinst -- 2/8/1999, 7:43 am
Re: Flush deck fittings
Robert Woodard -- 2/5/1999, 7:46 pm
Re: Flush deck fittings
Chris Kulczycki -- 2/5/1999, 9:34 am
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Pete Rudie -- 2/7/1999, 5:14 pm
Re: Flush deck fittings
Rick C. -- 2/5/1999, 11:09 pm
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Shawn Baker -- 2/5/1999, 9:40 am
Re: Webbing Loop deck fittings
Kenneth Paul -- 2/5/1999, 1:48 pm
Re: Webbing Loop deck fittings
Shawn Baker -- 2/5/1999, 5:07 pm
Re: Flush deck fittings
Ross Leidy -- 2/5/1999, 8:46 am
Re: Flush deck fittings
Pete Rudie -- 2/5/1999, 3:47 pm
Re: Flush deck fittings
Jay Babina -- 2/5/1999, 7:40 am
Re: Flush deck fittings
steve -- 2/8/1999, 10:24 pm