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Re: Epoxy: Grab Loop idea!
By:LeeG
Date: 5/3/2003, 8:51 pm
In Response To: Epoxy: Grab Loop idea! (Mike Sundman)

sounds involved,,how about just makeing sure the toggle rope is big enough to not wear through over time, 1/4" is sufficient, and that the hole in the hull is rounded over well without a rough edge. Production kayaks with 1/8" lines are crazy. My Mariner has a 5/16" braided nylon line through a u-bolt to the toggle, it's lasted 10yrs. I've seen 5mm polypropelene lines on british boats worn through in a year because the hole was too small and rough. A 1/4" line through a 3/8" hole can last a very long time with plenty of notice that it's wearing through.

A toggle line can't be getting that much use unless it's a tie-down anchor on a roof rack. Anyone carrying a kayak with another person for a distance is probably using their hands or a good solid line in a toggle.

Messages In This Thread

Epoxy: Grab Loop idea!
Mike Sundman -- 5/3/2003, 7:45 pm
Re: Epoxy: Grab Loop idea!
Ken -- 5/4/2003, 2:42 pm
Re: Epoxy: Grab Loop idea!
Shawn Baker -- 5/4/2003, 12:23 pm
Re: Epoxy: Me Too!
Steve Frederick -- 5/4/2003, 5:59 pm
Re: Epoxy: Me Too! *LINK* *Pic*
Marcel R. in Portland, OR -- 5/4/2003, 6:39 pm
Re: Epoxy: Grab Loop idea!
Ken Sanders -- 5/4/2003, 6:07 am
Re: Epoxy: Grab Loop idea!
Robert Livingston -- 5/4/2003, 3:04 am
Re: Epoxy: Grab Loop idea!
LeeG -- 5/3/2003, 8:51 pm