I have never really liked to have to adjust two footpegs deep inside a hull, so I would like to build a quick fit/release slider such as you guys are discussing. Has anyone out there actually made a slider, and are there any pictures? I would like to make one that consists of a single channel on the keel line with a sliding mechanism with a set of fixed foot supports attached. A single webbing or cord would draw back to a buckle or cleat in front of the seat. Some questions: Are there disadvantages as far as feeling solidly part of the boat when the foot pegs are free to slide aft? Is there much rotational movement to the pedals, is there an optimal length to the sliding piece to prevent this? Does sand get clogged up in it? Given that there must be quite a large force on the single track/slider how beefy must it be?

Jim