Good gracious, what a beautiful boat! Congrats Glen.
Could you describe or possibly post a pic of the jam(b)? cleat.
Those seats looks pretty comfy.
And is the black hatch cover from a boat supply or homemade?

Ian

: I built an open deck kayak and installed "Creature
: Comfort" kayak seats. The seat back is held up by a rope
: that goes through a wooden block epoxied under the deck on one
: side and a jam cleat on the other side. Works like a charm.