: These clear the end and hang down plus I don't use end lines on the
: car. I know it's from carrying the boat by the handles. 4 oz.
: cloth gets crushed, water enters and before you know it you have
: a white bruise.

Maybe a 6 ounce patch of glass around the toggles to compensate?

Just a suggestion. Hardwood adds a heck of alot of weight, which I've done before ;)

Btw, they arn't supposed to be carry handles (I know you've heard this before, sorry).

Bill H.