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Re: Other: Deck Rigging *PIC*
By:Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks
Date: 2/18/2014, 12:58 pm
In Response To: Other: Deck Rigging (rich)

Question is: What are the best tried and true methods of installing deck fittings?

There are a lot of options for deck lines. The Maroske fitting system is nice and clean, but some people may find it a lot of work. The simplest system I've found is simple loops of webbing bolted through the deck. This is low profile, easy, secure and clean.
I use a finish washer on the outside and and a somewhat oversized washer on the inside. Melt holes through the webbing with a soldering iron.

It is easy to add more later if you want, and if you don't like the ones you have, it is a small hole to patch.

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Other: Deck Rigging
rich -- 2/18/2014, 9:32 am
Re: Other: Deck Rigging
Dan -- 2/18/2014, 12:07 pm
Re: Other: Deck Rigging *PIC*
Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 2/18/2014, 12:58 pm
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scottbaxter -- 2/18/2014, 7:38 pm
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John Messinger -- 2/18/2014, 1:14 pm
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Peter Widders -- 2/18/2014, 5:39 pm
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Mike Bielski -- 2/18/2014, 9:31 pm
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Jay Babina -- 2/19/2014, 7:56 am
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Etienne Muller -- 2/19/2014, 8:59 am
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Bill Hamm -- 2/20/2014, 12:28 am
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Ron G -- 2/21/2014, 12:58 pm