: Hello Everyone,

: My question is pretty simple, I think, but I'd like to give you a
: little background...

: I am brand new to sea kayak construction/modification and would
: like to ask for your advice. I recently bought a used Cirrus LT,
: a stitch and glue plywood kayak made from a kit by
: OneOceanKayaks:
:
: http://www.oneoceankayaks.com/stitchglue/stitchkayaks.htm#cirLTanch

: I brought it to the manufacturer/designer/owner of OneOceanKayaks
: (Vaclav Stejskal) for a consultation. He was extremely helpful
: and advised me on how to make a few adjustments/minor repairs. I
: have some woodworking experience (made a couple guitars and
: restored a few) so I maybe know enough to keep myself out of
: trouble, sometimes.

: I've been sea kayaking for a number of years and have taken
: classes/courses and know I need to be able to rescue my own self
: after a wet exit. The person who built this kayak did not
: install any bungees (nor decklines) right behind the cockpit
: necessary for a self rescue (I use the paddle float technique).
: I'm going to install them myself but I don't know what material
: would be best to use for the cord: what diameter bungee cord? Or
: some other type of cord? Are there different bungee cord
: tensions? Do you know where I could purchase the cord in the New
: England area or East coast?

: Thank you very much!
: Vivian

Hi again Vivian,

Here's the link for the new name for Neocorp's line: http://www.qualitynylonrope.com/

A spool will outfit a whole bunch of boats :)

You can spend just about the same amount to outfit one kayak at the prices at many kayak or marine stores.

Bill H.