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Re: And the deck rigging... Shawn check this out
By:Shawn Baker
Date: 5/27/2003, 10:51 am
In Response To: Re: And the deck rigging... Shawn check this out *Pic* (Malcolm Schweizer)

Nice, burly rigging!

I don't use the paddlefloat deck rigging system much myself, either, but it's nice to know you're rigged for it if the need ever arises.

What do you plan to use for a quick release for towing?

What do the other locals think of your having a closed-deck boat in the tropics? It's sure nice to have a boat you'll be able to roll! Should be fun to surf, too!

Shawn

: Shawn, this is what I came up with for towing. Notice the line behind the
: cockpit is line rather than shock-cord, and is braided into two
: interlocking loops right behind the cockpit. That allows one loop to be
: elevated enough to snap in a biner and to unhook it easily. The other line
: can be used for self rescue if needed, but I always stick the blade up
: under the cockpit rim.

: For anyone wanting a simple and elegant rigging, the Kajak Sport deck
: hardware is very clean looking, sturdy and easy to install. It
: through-bolts to the hull, but has a small rubber gasket around the screw
: that recesses into the fitting for a perfectly watertight connection. The
: washer below deck is very large do disperse the pressure

Messages In This Thread

Launching: Shearwater Atlantic 19' in the Virgin Islands *Pic*
Malcolm Schweizer -- 5/26/2003, 9:21 am
A beautiful boat in a beautiful place *NM*
Marcel R. in Portland, Or. -- 5/27/2003, 5:34 pm
Re: Launching: Shearwater Atlantic 19' in the Virg
Dave Sprygada -- 5/27/2003, 12:13 am
Re: Launching: Shearwater Atlantic 19' in the Virg
Malcolm Schweizer -- 5/27/2003, 6:43 am
Re: Launching: Shearwater Atlantic 19' in the Virg
Steve Frederick -- 5/26/2003, 1:41 pm
Re: Launching: Shearwater Atlantic 19' in the Virg
Malcolm Schweizer -- 5/26/2003, 2:05 pm
Re: Launching: Shearwater Atlantic 19' in the Virg
Robert N Pruden -- 5/26/2003, 11:45 am
Re: Launching: Shearwater Atlantic 19' in the Virg
Malcolm Schweizer -- 5/26/2003, 9:27 pm
Re: Launching: Shearwater Atlantic 19' in the Virg
Robert N Pruden -- 5/27/2003, 2:09 am
Re: Launching: Shearwater Atlantic 19' in the Virg
Malcolm Schweizer -- 5/27/2003, 6:29 am
Beautiful Job Malcolm, Congratulations :) *NM*
Chip Sandresky -- 5/26/2003, 10:51 am
Re: Beautiful Job Malcolm, Congratulations :)
Malcolm Schweizer -- 5/26/2003, 11:16 am
Bravo!
LisaS -- 5/26/2003, 10:50 am
Re: Bravo!
Malcolm Schweizer -- 5/26/2003, 8:59 pm
Re: Bravo!
Lisa -- 5/28/2003, 8:51 am
Re: Launching: Shearwater Atlantic 19' in the Virg
Brian Ervin -- 5/26/2003, 10:03 am
Re: Launching: Shearwater Atlantic 19' in the Virg
Tony W. -- 5/26/2003, 10:03 am
Re: Launching: Shearwater Atlantic 19' in the Virg
Malcolm Schweizer -- 5/26/2003, 10:10 am
Re: Launching: Shearwater Atlantic 19' in the Virg *Pic*
Malcolm Schweizer -- 5/26/2003, 9:46 am
Re: Paddling in Paradise
Scott Ferguson -- 5/27/2003, 2:44 pm
Re: Meet at the beach, St. Thomas????
Malcolm Schweizer -- 5/27/2003, 6:20 pm
Re: Launching: Shearwater Atlantic 19' in the Virg
Rob P -- 5/27/2003, 8:49 am
Re: And her name, Robert Pruden check this out *Pic*
Malcolm Schweizer -- 5/26/2003, 9:40 am
It looks good, Malcolm
Robert N Pruden -- 5/27/2003, 2:04 am
Re: It looks good, Malcolm
Malcolm Schweizer -- 5/27/2003, 6:15 am
Re: It looks good, Malcolm
Robert N Pruden -- 5/27/2003, 9:33 pm
Re: And the deck rigging... Shawn check this out *Pic*
Malcolm Schweizer -- 5/26/2003, 9:32 am
Re: And the deck rigging... Shawn check this out
Shawn Baker -- 5/27/2003, 10:51 am
Re: And the deck rigging... Shawn check this out
Malcolm Schweizer -- 5/27/2003, 6:13 pm
Re: And the deck rigging... Shawn check this out
Terry Hanson -- 5/26/2003, 10:49 am
Re: And the deck rigging... Shawn check this out
Malcolm Schweizer -- 5/26/2003, 11:11 am
beautiful, well done....
Frank Eberdt -- 5/26/2003, 9:43 am
Re:Here's me! (And Bob Kelim's paddle)
Malcolm Schweizer -- 5/26/2003, 9:24 am
Re:Oops... here it is *NM* *Pic*
Malcolm Schweizer -- 5/26/2003, 9:25 am
Re:Oops... here it is
Charles Leach -- 5/26/2003, 5:31 pm