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Re: Work great, look even better!
By:Shawn Baker
Date: 6/28/2001, 11:26 am
In Response To: Leidy hatch hold-downs (Elliott)

This system works quite well--more constant pressure than external buckle straps which can loosen slightly.

As Russ said, the seal is the most critical element of a good hatch system.

Shawn

: Ross or anyone who has used his technique,
: How well do the internal bungees work. After having used them for awhile? Is
: this as waterproof as any other method? Any suggestions or comments
: appreciated.
: Ross, I love your site, wonderful craftsmanship. It is nice to have a
: reference like that bookmarked. It clears up alot of gray area in my gray
: matter.

: Thank you, Elliott

Messages In This Thread

Leidy hatch hold-downs
Elliott -- 6/28/2001, 7:43 am
Re: Leidy hatch hold-downs
Ross Leidy -- 6/28/2001, 11:21 pm
Re: Leidy hatch hold-downs
Elliott -- 6/29/2001, 1:48 pm
Re: Leidy hatch hold-downs
Ross Leidy -- 7/1/2001, 11:44 pm
Ross is too Modest; its a great design! *NM*
!RUSS -- 6/29/2001, 1:20 pm
Re: Leidy hatch hold-downs
Steve -- 6/28/2001, 1:18 pm
Re: Work great, look even better!
Shawn Baker -- 6/28/2001, 11:26 am
Re: Work great, look even better!
Chuck Birch -- 6/28/2001, 1:35 pm
Re: Work great, look even better!
Steve -- 6/28/2001, 3:30 pm
Re: Leidy hatch hold-downs
!RUSS -- 6/28/2001, 8:46 am
Re: Leidy hatch hold-downs
Robert Forsell -- 6/28/2001, 8:03 am