I have the same seat in a Cape Charles. I didnt install the rope, to adjust the seat I just unstick it and put it where I want, the back rests against the coaming. I liked it fine until I tried the seats I made for the Tred Avon, but its not uncomfortable enough to re-do. If I recall, the rope went from a padeye under the deck, thru the loops and behind the rest, to a jam cleat under the other side of the deck.

> I'm nearly finished my Chesapeake 18. The only thing left is the seat but,
> ... I lost the instructions! Does anyone know about the seat back rope
> installation? I have a jam cleat that came with the seat but I can't
> envision where it should be mounted. And I don't have a clue how or where
> the other end is secured to the hull. Thanks in advance for all help,
> good, bad, or out to lunch.

> Happy Boatbuilding (soon to be Paddling!)

> John