# Cockpit & deck mods

**URL:** <https://forum.clcboats.com/t/cockpit-deck-mods/42159>\
**Category:** Builder's Forum\
**Created:** [May 10, 2014, 11:40am UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/cockpit-deck-mods/42159 "2014-05-10T11:40:19Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 5\
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**Author:** ![Brian\_Vega](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/a587f6/32.png) [@Brian\_Vega](https://forum.clcboats.com/u/Brian_Vega)\
**Post date:** [May 10, 2014, 11:40am UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/cockpit-deck-mods/42159/1 "2014-05-10T11:40:19Z")

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Hi everyone,&nbsp;

I am curious what sorts modifications and customizations folks have made to their cockpits and decks. Dusty Mark's recent post about installing his deck bag made me wonder. I am particularly interested in what you have done to Wood Ducks. Fishing rod holders? Innovative deck line arrangements? Super comfy seat? Electric fridge to keep the beer cold?&nbsp;

Bv

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**Author:** ![Laszlo\_Morocz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c68b51/32.png) [@Laszlo\_Morocz](https://forum.clcboats.com/u/Laszlo_Morocz)\
**Post date:** [May 10, 2014, 12:40pm UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/cockpit-deck-mods/42159/2 "2014-05-10T12:40:24Z")

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I used the Creature Comfort seat and made invisible hatch hold-downs. Details at:

[Building a Wood Duck 12](http://www.morocz.com/BoatBuilding/DuckBuild.htm)

Have fun,

Laszlo

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![](http://www.morocz.com/BoatBuilding/images/76_seat.jpg)

![](http://www.morocz.com/BoatBuilding/images/74_hatch.jpg)

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**Author:** ![Jeremy\_Clark](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/edb3f5/32.png) [@Jeremy\_Clark](https://forum.clcboats.com/u/Jeremy_Clark)\
**Post date:** [May 12, 2014, 10:13pm UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/cockpit-deck-mods/42159/3 "2014-05-12T22:13:17Z")

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I followed Lazlo's lead with the flush hatches on&nbsp;most of my builds, 5 so far. I also like the carbon fiber straps for attaching bungies and deck lines. I followed KathyP's idea for two 3 inch cleats closest to the coaming to tie off bow/stern/anchor lines.

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**Author:** ![Edward\_Brubaker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/278dde/32.png) [@Edward\_Brubaker](https://forum.clcboats.com/u/Edward_Brubaker)\
**Post date:** [May 13, 2014, 11:38am UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/cockpit-deck-mods/42159/4 "2014-05-13T11:38:38Z")

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&nbsp;If you build a day hatch and put a couple of holes in the bottom of the compartment and only paddle in cold water you could keep the beer cold there. &nbsp;

I do not like the idea of cleats on deck because of the risk of catching when trying to re-enter the kayak from the water.

Ed

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**Author:** ![Robert\_Zelinski](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/f4b2a3/32.png) [@Robert\_Zelinski](https://forum.clcboats.com/u/Robert_Zelinski)\
**Post date:** [June 6, 2014, 11:50am UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/cockpit-deck-mods/42159/5 "2014-06-06T11:50:58Z")

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I am trying to put the deck forms in place for my wood duck 10. Is there any tricks to it? When I put the second form in the first one pops out. Do you have to taper forms where they meet the hull? Any tips would be appreciated &nbsp;&nbsp;