Never used 3/16 but 1/4 works okay, The next step up 5/16" should give more holding power. Some boats double up the bungies on the sides that you slide the paddle under.

Tom

: Hi everyone,

: I am debating, which diameter bungees I should use for the deck. I see
: commonly 3/16 and 1/4". I am leaning towards 3/16 for all of them,
: but I am not certain for the bungee X being the cockpit. It seems that
: some go to 1/4 for more holding power to facilitate wet reentry.

: Any thoughts?

: Andreas