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Re: Deck lines
By:J.D.
Date: 1/2/1999, 11:09 am
In Response To: Re: Deck lines (Greg Steeves)

> One hint for using shrink tubing on bungee cord, use 3 - 4 inches, tie in
> a knot after placing it over the cord, then heat it. Otherwise if it gets
> pulled on the end, the cord thins out and the shrink tubing slips off.

> Greg S

> (working on step one, rearrange basement for clear work area.) Woody I used crazy clue to butt join my bungee cords and covered the jion with electrcal tape on my clc cape charles .I have used the kayak one season and have had no problems. Sounds like you had some fun on your first trip out ,it's been no fun here -30 for over a week

Messages In This Thread

Deck lines
Robert Woodard -- 12/29/1998, 7:21 pm
Re: Deck lines
Nolan Penney -- 12/30/1998, 6:25 am
Re: Deck lines
L.C. -- 12/29/1998, 7:39 pm
Re: Deck lines
Greg Steeves -- 12/29/1998, 10:58 pm
Re: Deck lines
J.D. -- 1/2/1999, 11:09 am