> I just finished a chessie 18 with the creature comfort seat. The fixed end
> of the string goes through a hole drilled in the hip brace and to the jam
> cleat mounted on the shear clamp on the other side. Leave about four
> inches behind the seat and your back will be supported by the seat back
> and not eh coaming.

> jim

Jim,

I remember the installation now but it is too late. I mounted a padeye to the deck under the coaming and the jam cleat to the opposite side. It seams to work well. If not I'll pull the whole mess and mount it the way you described above. Epoxy is wonderful stuff. I feel like I can fix any mistake. Thanks for the tip on seat location too.

Happy Boatbuilding/Paddling

John