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Re: Determining cockpit size
By:Larry C.
Date: 5/3/2001, 5:26 pm
In Response To: Re: Determining cockpit size (Ross Leidy)

: If your hull is glassed on both sides, you can do it with no problem. I just
: did this not too long ago with my Outer Island. I strapped the hull and
: deck together temporarily, set the hull on the floor with some foam blocks
: underneath the cockpit to cushion the hull and distribute the weight, and
: climbed in. Carpet scraps work too - basically anything that will
: distribute your weight should work.

: Ross

I do the same as Ross but, I use a Thermarest self inflating sleeping pad.

Larry C.

Messages In This Thread

Determining cockpit size
Steve -- 5/3/2001, 3:48 pm
Dialing in a perfect fit
Gordon -- 5/3/2001, 6:46 pm
Re: Determining cockpit size
Jim -- 5/3/2001, 4:58 pm
Re: Determining cockpit size
Ross Leidy -- 5/3/2001, 4:27 pm
Re: Determining cockpit size
Larry C. -- 5/3/2001, 5:26 pm