Here's my front deck paddle park. It also doubles as a fairlead for my running deckline. It is just glued on with thickened epoxy. I'm not entirely sure if more reinforcement is needed or not; I haven't used it for a tow anchor or hit it with anything heavy yet. I do, though, lift my kayak by the running deckline, so it and the front U-bolt take a good deal of weight.

My bungies hadn't been installed yet, but their loops are there.

Thanks to Jerry Siegel for the photo from R2K.

Shawn

: I did a search and could not see that this topic has been addressed. Does
: anyone have a paddle rest on their wood boat? I like this feature on
: several fiberglass kayaks I have rented. It looks a lot like two cleats
: sideways just ahead of the coaming and the deck riging is streatched over
: the paddle onto the cleats to hold a paddle crosswise to the boat. Could
: possible be used to make the paddle an outrigger for a paddle float
: rescue. If I want to add one should I add some wood reinforcement under
: the deck? I am at the stage in my Pygmy Osprey STD where I will soon
: attach the deck to the hull. I plan to attach a small hook to the bow
: & stern pieces to be able to secure bags by pulling a line thru the
: hooks. Also thinking about how to mount the foot pedals internally without
: drilling thru the hull. I have to see how these will fit.
: t.....