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Re: Rigging Bow & Stern Ends
By:Larry C.
Date: 2/21/2000, 2:21 pm
In Response To: Rigging Bow & Stern Ends (Paul Willliams)

> After looking at the Mariner kayak functional rigging designs and those of
> several other boats, it looks like a rigging purchase point at the bow and
> stern kayak ends would be pretty useful.

> Has anyone tried installing purchase points in these locations on a Pygmy
> or similar peaked decked kayak? It seems like the peak running down the
> boat's centerline would interfere with the installation. What kind of
> fitting would you use and how can you maintain the boat's unadorned
> aesthetic?

> Paul Williams, WA

Paul, Take a look at a Wilderness Systems Arctic Hawk. They utilize the bow lifting toggle hole. I have considered using this method on my Coho.

Larry C.

Messages In This Thread

Rigging Bow & Stern Ends
Paul Willliams -- 2/21/2000, 12:40 pm
Re: Rigging Bow & Stern Ends
eric schade (shearwater boats) -- 2/23/2000, 8:08 pm
Re: Rigging Bow & Stern Ends
Paul Willliams -- 2/23/2000, 9:48 pm
Re: Rigging Bow & Stern Ends
eric schade (shearwater boats) -- 2/24/2000, 6:59 pm
Re: welcome
lee -- 2/23/2000, 9:16 pm
double baidarka
eric schade (shearwater boats) -- 2/24/2000, 6:53 pm
Re: double baidarka
lee -- 2/24/2000, 8:26 pm
Re: Rigging Bow & Stern Ends
lee -- 2/21/2000, 6:32 pm
Re: Rigging Bow & Stern Ends
Larry C. -- 2/21/2000, 2:21 pm
Re: Rigging Bow & Stern Ends
Shawn Baker -- 2/21/2000, 2:07 pm