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I would like to see the photo too
By:Jimmy
Date: 9/3/2000, 4:48 am
In Response To: Re: Bungees (Don Beale)

Hi,

Hopefully I will be doing the hatches on my boat soon and I would like to see the photo of how you did yours if possible. Thanks,

Jimmy

: Kent, I modified the bungee attachment on my Spring Run a little. I put four
: small D rings cut of plywood into the hull, at about the waterline. Then
: four hooks, also cut of 1/4" plywood, onto the bottom of the hatch
: covers. Then, I used four loops of bungee inside the boat, with the
: plastic pushbutton things that let you adjust the bungee. This way, I can
: adjust the internal tension. I have a picture of it, but no website yet. I
: can email it if you want.

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Steve Ostrem -- 8/30/2000, 2:52 pm
Re: Hatch Hold downs
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Andreas Albat -- 8/31/2000, 12:25 pm
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Erez -- 8/31/2000, 11:46 pm
Re: Seals & Carbon Fiber reinforcement
Andreas Albat -- 9/1/2000, 10:30 am
Re: Seals & Carbon Fiber reinforcement
Don Beale -- 8/31/2000, 1:55 pm
Re: Seals & Carbon Fiber reinforcement
David Hanson -- 8/31/2000, 5:00 pm
Re: Seals & Carbon Fiber reinforcement
TOM -- 8/31/2000, 12:34 pm
Re: Seals & Carbon Fiber reinforcement
TOM -- 8/31/2000, 12:41 pm
Re: Ditto that!
Don Beale -- 8/30/2000, 7:18 pm
Re: Ditto that!
Kent LeBoutillier -- 8/31/2000, 6:10 am
Re: Bungees
Don Beale -- 9/1/2000, 2:28 pm
I would like to see the photo too
Jimmy -- 9/3/2000, 4:48 am
Re: Bungees
Andreas Albat -- 9/1/2000, 4:57 pm
Re: Somebody'll beat me to it!
Don Beale -- 8/31/2000, 11:45 am
Re: Hatch Hold downs
Bill Price -- 8/30/2000, 4:04 pm