There was a running thread in Paddlewise newsgroup RE: seat attatchment-- the thing that came up most was Industrial velcro for attachement-- i used it on my boat --and its working fine-- The wimpy stuff you find in fabric stores probably wont have enuff grab-- and I dont have a source save a guy at our local flea mkt-- hope this helps- Steve

> Hi all! Can you help me find a source that carries all sorts
> of kayak hardware. Everything from deck rigging to seats to (and please
> forgive my ignorance for not knowing the name of this) the adjustable
> metal thing that goes in the middle of a paddle, therefore making
> it adjustable. If a paper catalog is available that would be super
> as I love to look and the stuff and day dream and that doesn't work
> with a monitor too well.

> Question #2: Again, please forgive my ignorance, but is balsa
> wood ever used in un-structural situations of a boat. e.g. bulkheads,
> fore and aft of the deck... will it be strong after it's glassed.
> By the time it's glassed, will I have saved any weight over not glassing
> a stronger wood?

> Question #3: Anyone have ideas or plans for adjustable seats?
> I was thinking of making a large cockpit that will fit 2 but can move
> the seat to CB when I am alone. Does this make sense? Can't figure
> how to attach it so that it can be moved.

> That's all for now. Thanks in advance for your help. Zax