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Re: footrest/pedals
By:Larry C.
Date: 11/29/2000, 7:37 pm
In Response To: Re: footrest/pedals *Pic* (Eric Schade (shearwater boats))

: Here is a photo of the foot braces yet to be installed in a boat. they glue
: to the bottom of the cockpit (inside the keel) Your foot rests on the
: paddle shaped parts and it is adjusted with a rope hooked into one of
: several notches in the rail.

When I first saw these footbraces in Nick's boot, I thought they were way too complicated and difficult to make, still feel that way somewhat but, I had the opportunity to give them a try at the Rendezvous in Sept. Eric's Merganser had them and I was very surprised how comfortable they were and how easy to adjust as well. They are also light weight. I think they are a great foot rest but, I would buy Eric's kit rather than trying to build from scratch.

Larry C.

Messages In This Thread

footrest/pedals
Chris Wright -- 11/28/2000, 11:00 pm
Re: footrest/pedals
Jason Given -- 11/29/2000, 3:16 pm
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Brian Nystrom -- 11/29/2000, 3:59 pm
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Mark P -- 11/29/2000, 11:59 am
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peter czerpak -- 11/29/2000, 8:08 am
Re: footrest/pedals *Pic*
Eric Schade (shearwater boats) -- 11/29/2000, 5:57 pm
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Kelly Trehearne -- 11/30/2000, 11:38 am
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Ken Sutherland -- 12/7/2000, 8:11 pm
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Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 12/8/2000, 9:53 am
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Don Beale -- 12/7/2000, 9:20 pm
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Kelly Trehearne -- 12/8/2000, 8:12 am
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Eric Schade (shearwater boats) -- 11/30/2000, 5:47 pm
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Larry C. -- 11/29/2000, 7:37 pm
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Michael Brokenshire -- 11/29/2000, 5:50 am
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Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 11/30/2000, 9:17 am
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Michael Brokenshire -- 11/29/2000, 5:53 am
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Brian Nystrom -- 11/29/2000, 12:33 pm