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Re: Seeking: Foam Seat Info
By:Charles Leach
Date: 8/8/2003, 9:52 pm
In Response To: Re: Seeking: Foam Seat Info (Robert Mayrand)

: 100$$$ it sure seem like a lot to me.
: Robert

Hey Robert,

I agree! $100 is a lot. That was my ORIGINAL game plan. But from what you and others have done, I think I'll re-think that idea. Actually, I'm planning on gluing the foam to a piece of 1/4" plywood which will set on a rail(of sorts) which is epoxied to the bottom of the hull. The Schade style footrest will also be attached to the rail. I'm attempting to make an adjustable seat that I can adjust with ease while in the seat. I believe the 1" foam will work well as the plywood is bent to conform to the shape of the hull. I'll just need to change my plan a little concerning the hip braces . . no problem there.

I'll be moving my daughter up to the Baltimore area in a week or so, so maybe I can locate a yak shop that carries minicell while I'm there. Should be lots of shops around the Chesapeake Bay.

Thanks for the info and Happy Building.

Charles.

Messages In This Thread

Seeking: Foam Seat Info
Charles Leach -- 8/7/2003, 1:55 pm
Re: Seeking: Foam Seat Info
Charles Leach -- 8/8/2003, 6:44 pm
Re: Seeking: Foam Seat Info
Robert Mayrand -- 8/8/2003, 7:44 pm
Re: Seeking: Foam Seat Info
Charles Leach -- 8/8/2003, 9:52 pm
Camping pads vs. minicell
Brian Nystrom -- 8/8/2003, 1:26 pm
Re: Camping pads vs. minicell
Jim Kozel -- 8/8/2003, 4:31 pm
Re: Seeking: Foam Seat Info
Jay Babina -- 8/8/2003, 8:26 am
Re: Seeking: Foam Seat Info
Robert Mayrand -- 8/7/2003, 9:27 pm
Re: Seeking: Foam Seat Info
Robert Mayrand -- 8/7/2003, 9:43 pm
Re: Seeking: Foam Seat Info
Ken Blanton -- 8/7/2003, 5:59 pm