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Re: Skin-on-Frame: Rigging attachments
By:Eric
Date: 3/28/2002, 6:15 pm
In Response To: Skin-on-Frame: Rigging attachments (David Ross)

: Anyone have any good links to see how ppl are making deck fittings for SOF?
: (Bungee, deck lines ect)
: I can't envision how to get a secure attachment to a frame that is not flush
: with the fabric and the stringers are round.
: Thanks much.
: -David

IF you can you may want to have a look at a folding kayak at a Klepper, Nautiraid, Feathercraft, Folbot, etc. shop where they could be seen.
On a Klepper the bungee cords run through black nylon strap loops.
These loops are sewn in between the deck canvas and the hypalon hull.
THe life line runs thru D rings that are not rooted in the sheer stitch but are on a recessed position a bit nearer the deck line.
They are caught in little black straps that are sewn on the cotton deck.
Another loop, I think, is sewn underneath the deck to the first, upper strap, in a symmetrical fashion (making an 8 figure, sort of). That loop is I guess tied around a stringer, or a metal hook or anything that's connected to the structure.
The point indeed is to get to the woodwork without springing leaks.

Messages In This Thread

Skin-on-Frame: Rigging attachments
David Ross -- 3/28/2002, 1:55 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Rigging attachments
Eric -- 3/28/2002, 6:15 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Rigging attachments
Ken Finger -- 3/28/2002, 3:47 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Rigging attachments *Pic*
Jack Gilman -- 3/30/2002, 10:15 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Rigging attachments
Don Green -- 3/28/2002, 3:10 pm