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Re: Strip: Gear Tie-Downs
By:John K
Date: 9/15/2003, 7:09 pm
In Response To: Re: Strip: Gear Tie-Downs (Doug K.)

Hi all,
I think padeyes will be a little fragile.
I have decided to place rails on either side of the hull inside to tie gear down. All it needs is several blocks about 6" long and 3/4" high (so you can get the cord under) placed in line lengthwise about 3" apart, then glue a strip over the top. Fit to inside of hull and glue. Perhaps one should also fibreglass it to the hull, because gear can weigh a bit.
John K

: I put some padeyes in both bow and stern of the G. Exp. I am building but I
: haven't got it finished yet (getting close). Figured I could use rope or
: bungee.

: I'll post some pic's and update my web site when it's finished!

: Doug K.

Messages In This Thread

Strip: Gear Tie-Downs
Doug K. -- 9/15/2003, 12:25 pm
Re: Strip: Gear Tie-Downs
John Schroeder -- 9/15/2003, 10:16 pm
Re: Strip: Gear Tie-Downs *Pic*
John Schroeder -- 9/17/2003, 12:01 am
Re: Strip: Gear Tie-Downs
Doug K. -- 9/16/2003, 4:12 pm
Re: Strip: Gear Tie-Downs
Mike Scarborough -- 9/15/2003, 1:05 pm
Re: Strip: Gear Tie-Downs
Doug K. -- 9/15/2003, 5:01 pm
Re: Strip: Gear Tie-Downs
John K -- 9/15/2003, 7:09 pm