: I have built two kayak with Yakima footbraces and Vaclav Stejskal's
: (One Ocean) way; 2006 & 2008 completions. I have had no
: problems with the strength. I followed his directions to the
: "t". I would finish up Yakima footbraces the same way
: next time.

: If you want to do something different, you might also consider
: using a stud (or "t-bolt") glued to inside hull like
: the Footbrace Mounting Kit (FMK) from CLC.
:
: http://www.clcboats.com/shop/products/boat-gear/kayak-footbraces-rudders/internal-footbrace-mounting-kit.html

: Dale
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I've only used the McMaster-Carr SS studs (same ones CLC uses) - and man, they are strong. You could hang a beef off of one of those, and they're not going anywhere. Might be over-built - but looks like the best way to go, from what I've seen.