: Ryan,,I'm assuming you're talking about the kind of suitcase handles that are
: on SeaLions/Eclipses? The srcrew in the ends could easily be secured with
: a #14 wood screw and finish washer into a 1oz end pour, for the inboard
: screw how about gluing a block of wood under the deck with some careful
: measuring? A little 1/16 hole and toothpick would bracket the forward
: placement of the block as you reach into the suspended kayak and plop the
: wood block in position with a generous dollop of thickened epoxy you'll
: have a solid piece of wood to drill into. What I did on the Merganser I
: made was cut a slot in the deck near the ends and dropped a 1 1/2"
: diameter ss. ring into the slot of the end pour and glue it into position
: an inch or two back from the ends,,that was the connection for the toggle
: but also to allow the kayak to roll/around without the wood getting bashed
: on top. Maybe those suitcase handles could do the same.
: Another thing that is partially ergonomics and aesthetics is you can carve
: dow the straight entry a bit (1/4") to give a little nose and reduce
: the sharp edge right below the ends,,that makes the ends a little easier
: as a hand hold for a two person carry or when grabbing the end of the
: boat.

Yes.. a suitcase handle.. Thats a good way to explain it.

I suppose your idea of plopping a wood block into the end of the kayak would work ... I was curious if there was any easier way to mount that style of handle without having to add a block of wood or endpour? Maybe like a drill fill drill..? But then I would have sharp screw ends protruding thru the inside deck and I am not sure that would be enough support..?

Thanks for all of your comments!