: Looks nice, very nice.
: I am building a double and can hardly wait to get it finished.
: What are the "Joe's softeyes" you refer to?
: Any suggestions as to seating and footbraces?
: Also, looking for a rudder for the double.
: Thanks
: Have you done a test drive yet?
: Joe

Joe,

Thanks. Joe Greenley of Redfish Kayaks uses soft padeyes for his deck bungees. Rather than plastic eyelets (or other options), he cuts slots in the deck and uses a soft loop of 3/4" nylon webbing. Check the archive, there are at least two builders that have web pages showing how they used this method. As to seating, I bought Joe's seats for both of my kayaks. They are very comfortable. I am planning to build a Pygmy Osprey triple next, and I will probably try to recreate his seats for that boat. Both my boats have Yakima footbraces, the Panache is set up with the optional sliders if I want to add a rudder at some point. I have absolutely no experience with rudders, but I hear the Feathercraft Rudder system is good and will probably use that on the triple. And finally, no, the King has not gotten wet yet. I plan to go out this evening for the first time.

Chris