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Seats, float bags & fitting out
By:Steve in San Diego
Date: 2/23/2000, 7:21 pm

One of the two cockpits is complete in my Guillemot Double and fitting out the kayak before sealing together the deck and hull requires a decision on seats, bulkheads and other fittings.

As the double is for day trips I am planning no bulkheads and hatches. I would like to buy some very comfortable seats with high supportive backs. The wood rail assemblies for footrest/rudder pedals are almost complete.

Any suggestions or sources for the following:

1.) Seats (as above) [High backs are ok as no E-rolls are planned!]

2.) Float bags (for inside front and rear of kayak)

3.) Deck Lines and pad-eyes (maybe some flush design)

4.) Compass & GPS holder (possible with panel which can be removed easily)

Any ideas would be appreciated, Steve in San Diego