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Another Question
By:Chris Glime
Date: 8/4/1999, 6:16 pm
In Response To: What is the best way to attach foot braces? (Chris Glime)

I've got some small gaps that still need to be filled in the hul to deck joint. I'm out of wood flour and the silica powder always seems to run regardless of how thick it is, so could epoxy dust or baking flour be used?

Thanks! Chris Glime

> What is the best way to attach foot braces? I am going to install the
> Yakima footbraces on my Chesapeak 16 and am not sure of the best way to do
> it. Should the area be reinforced? Should they be epoxied or glued with
> something like silicone? I don't mind if the screws are visible outside of
> the hull. At this point, I am just trying to get the boat on the water
> since I will be leaving for college next friday. I'm giving up on painting
> for now and the hatches will probably be duct taped on (won't that look
> nice). Please help, I must work fast!

Messages In This Thread

What is the best way to attach foot braces?
Chris Glime -- 8/4/1999, 5:46 pm
Re: What is the best way to attach foot braces?
Nolan -- 8/5/1999, 10:32 am
Re: What is the best way to attach foot braces?
Dean Trexel -- 8/4/1999, 9:21 pm
Another Question
Chris Glime -- 8/4/1999, 6:16 pm
Re: Another Question
Trevor Landon -- 8/4/1999, 9:58 pm
Flour Recipe
Mike R. -- 8/4/1999, 8:02 pm
Re: What is the best way to attach foot braces?
Mike Scarborough -- 8/4/1999, 6:02 pm