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Re: S&G: Adjustable Bulkhead footbrace
By:Sam McFadden
Date: 11/27/2002, 10:50 am
In Response To: Re: S&G: Adjustable Bulkhead footbrace (Scott Fitzgerrell)

: I've wondered for awhile if using a Yakima track, or, better, a Seal Line
: track for the Nick/Eric footbrace wouldn't be a good idea. Very strong,
: proven designs, and you get enough for two boats when you buy a pair. I'm
: leaning toward the Seal Line since it has the simple fore and aft adjuster
: built in. If I built a wooden track I'd be tempted to go with ash, but I'd
: use a simple hauling tackle and cam cleat instead of the elaborate
: notch-and-rope business, which strikes me as a bit tough to build while
: not producing superior functionality.

: Comments?

Scott,

The Yakima tracks do work well with the Schade style brace, and it is easy to make a T-shaped slider out of plastic on the table saw. To control the position, I use a single strand of 1/4 inch dacron line and a small plastic cleat. Cam cleats tend to collect sand and stop working and jamb cleats tend to slip.

Sam

Messages In This Thread

S&G: Adjustable Bulkhead footbrace
John Burt -- 11/26/2002, 11:07 pm
Re: S&G: Adjustable Bulkhead footbrace
Myrl Tanton -- 11/27/2002, 11:40 am
Good old gum tree is fine. *NM*
John K -- 11/27/2002, 4:12 pm
Re: S&G: Adjustable Bulkhead footbrace
Sam McFadden -- 11/27/2002, 11:08 am
Re: S&G: Adjustable Bulkhead footbrace
Terry Hanson -- 11/27/2002, 2:01 am
Re: S&G: Adjustable Bulkhead footbrace
Scott Fitzgerrell -- 11/27/2002, 12:14 am
Re: S&G: Adjustable Bulkhead footbrace
Sam McFadden -- 11/27/2002, 10:50 am
Re: S&G: Adjustable Bulkhead footbrace
Terry Hanson -- 11/27/2002, 1:51 am