What Dan just posted is exactly what I did. I got to use my Dad’s scroll saw for the first time to cut the plywood tabs - it was actually lots of fun!
OK Dan, I having a senior moment. How exactly do these get attached to the hull? Epoxied to the top of the deck or do the straps come thru the deck from below? How do you make the slots in the tabs perfectly sized to hold the webbing?
My friend John who made those passes them up from under the deck and seals them to the underside with silicone sealer. I'm not sure how he cuts the slots. His website is here and has lots of good pictures and tips...
http://www.outdoorplace.org/paddling/
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Has anyone tried this method of making soft pad eyes?
http://www.redfishkayak.com/softpadeyes.htm
I'm wondering how strong they are with just the melted strap flange.
Dan
Yes and they’re plenty strong if properly made. I have them on two boats and would use them again. SEEYA Jack