: I'm getting ready to mount the Yakima footbraces for my North Bay and I'm
: planning to use the wood block and T-nut method rather than drill holes
: through the hull. I have a piece of poplar that is already 1/2" thick
: and the right width to use as a backer for the rails; everything else I
: have laying around (pine, oak, cedar, aspen) would require planning and
: trimming to fit. Anyone see anything wrong with using the poplar for this?
: I plan to coat it with epoxy when I seal the interior of the hull so
: moisture shouldn't be a problem.

I've got biggish feet: space is precious - so here's an approach espec. for channel type tracks. I like it being easily removable w/ one pin and yet being solid in place.

see link

-mick