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Re: footrest/pedals
By:Eric Schade (shearwater boats)
Date: 11/30/2000, 5:47 pm
In Response To: Re: footrest/pedals (Kelly Trehearne)

Kelly:
I havnt had any problems getting my feet stuck in the hooks...they are not even too sharp if you spend some time sanding...but they arenot really in a place where you tend to get caught.

As far as their strength, I often worry but have had no problems in any of my boats. It seems to work alright the way it is, though a small bungee to the forward bulkhead would help keep it in place as it travels roof-top.

I plan on using this footbrace (sometime in the future!) on my Great Auk, but
: wonder about those little hooks. Anyone have any problems snagging your
: feet?-ouch! I was wondering if those hooks could not be put on the bottom.
: You would have to add a rail on the bottom with a spacer to allow for the
: gap for the rope. I think it would weaken it, as far as a bond to the
: hull.

: Another idea I had was to scrap the rail and attach to the inside of the hull
: with webbing through a padeye (assuming there would be enough surface area
: for a good bond??)A bungie attached to the deck near the bulkhead might
: keep it at the required height.
: Any ideas/comments? Or,does it work just right the way it is?

: Thanks,kellyt

Messages In This Thread

footrest/pedals
Chris Wright -- 11/28/2000, 11:00 pm
Re: footrest/pedals
Jason Given -- 11/29/2000, 3:16 pm
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Brian Nystrom -- 11/29/2000, 3:59 pm
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Mark P -- 11/29/2000, 11:59 am
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peter czerpak -- 11/29/2000, 8:08 am
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Eric Schade (shearwater boats) -- 11/29/2000, 5:57 pm
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Kelly Trehearne -- 11/30/2000, 11:38 am
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Ken Sutherland -- 12/7/2000, 8:11 pm
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Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 12/8/2000, 9:53 am
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Don Beale -- 12/7/2000, 9:20 pm
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Kelly Trehearne -- 12/8/2000, 8:12 am
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Eric Schade (shearwater boats) -- 11/30/2000, 5:47 pm
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Larry C. -- 11/29/2000, 7:37 pm
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Michael Brokenshire -- 11/29/2000, 5:50 am
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Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 11/30/2000, 9:17 am
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Michael Brokenshire -- 11/29/2000, 5:53 am
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Brian Nystrom -- 11/29/2000, 12:33 pm