I'm planning on using mariner-style forward deck bungies, simply running parallel bungies thru undersize holes. I'm trying to find a similar clean, low-tech approach for the paddle float deck rig. My current thought is to run two parallel bungies a blade width apart across the back deck. By placing the blade flat on the deck and sliding it fore and aft, I should be able to 'weave' it in the bungies such that each one goes under the shaft and crosses over the shoulder of the blade. Probably not as strong as the normal 'X' layout, but it might do. Two other ideas: Add hardwood sliders to the bungies, sorta like some S-O-F hardline rigs I've seen, to place the paddle under. Or just run blade-width bungies fore and aft on either side to slide the blade under, and not have anything running crossways on the rig. Just not sure which would have the appropriate oomph.

Have to admit, I don't yet own a paddle float. On my tupperboat of similar dimension to the Osprey I'm building, I've always managed reentry canoe-style, so I don't know how much beef the deck rig needs. I remain hopeful that I'll eventually find my roll and make this an unnecessary discussion, but for now that's fantasy. All opinions appreciated.