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Re: Deck Fittings Decisions
By:Fritz OConnor
Date: 4/11/2000, 1:18 pm
In Response To: Re: Deck Fittings Decisions (Dean Trexel)

> Dean- How many did you install on your Arctic Tern, where did you install them and how did you account for the possibility of the fittings getting in the way of your toes while still maintaining the desired layout?

I did exactly as you're proposing -- installed Eric's flush fittings on my
> Arctic Tern. They look very slick and I would highly recommend them. You
> can squeeze up to 3 strands of bungee thru them.

> This won't help you this time, but I installed the fittings before
> glassing the deck. I glassed right over the top of them, waited a day for
> the epoxy to cure somewhat, then cut out the two back-to-back d-shaped
> openings with an X-acto knife. So I actually have fiberglass and epoxy
> over the top of the pin.

> Dean

Messages In This Thread

Deck Fittings Decisions
Fritz OConnor -- 4/11/2000, 11:03 am
Re: Deck Fittings Decisions
Dean Trexel -- 4/11/2000, 12:46 pm
Re: Deck Fittings Decisions
Fritz OConnor -- 4/11/2000, 1:18 pm
Re: Deck Fittings Decisions
Dean Trexel -- 4/11/2000, 1:29 pm
Re: Deck Fittings Decisions
Kent LeBoutillier -- 4/11/2000, 1:10 pm
Re: Deck Fittings Decisions
Dean Trexel -- 4/11/2000, 1:34 pm
Re: Deck Fittings Decisions
Kent LeBoutillier -- 4/11/2000, 11:51 am