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Re: Creature Comfort Seat Instructions
By:John Herr
Date: 9/17/1999, 8:43 am
In Response To: Re: Creature Comfort Seat Instructions (Don Beale)

> I have the same seat in a Cape Charles. I didnt install the rope, to
> adjust the seat I just unstick it and put it where I want, the back rests
> against the coaming. I liked it fine until I tried the seats I made for
> the Tred Avon, but its not uncomfortable enough to re-do. If I recall, the
> rope went from a padeye under the deck, thru the loops and behind the
> rest, to a jam cleat under the other side of the deck.

Thanks Don, I guess I lost the padeye. One more trip to the hardware store. BTW Floyd knocked down a yellow poplar, a large oak and a black walnut last night. I think there is a strip-built canoe in my future :-)

Happy Boatbuilding,

John

Messages In This Thread

Creature Comfort Seat Instructions
John Herr -- 9/16/1999, 10:45 pm
Re: Creature Comfort Seat Instructions
Don Beale -- 9/17/1999, 1:49 am
Re: Creature Comfort Seat Instructions
John Herr -- 9/17/1999, 8:43 am
Re: Creature Comfort Seat Instructions
Jim Richardson -- 9/17/1999, 1:45 pm
Re: Creature Comfort Seat Instructions
John Herr -- 9/17/1999, 9:25 pm