Ready to Launch...

 

Well, it's done. I have now fitted all the hardware:

-  Stainless steel padeyes fore and aft for attaching a line.

-  Bungee stays for the toggles  - Maroske-style where the bungee goes through a plastic tube glued inside the boat.

-  Stays to hold the back of the seats up.

-  Bungee cords to hold the deck hatches from the inside.

-  Deck hatch handles made from paracord (also through Maroske-style fittings).

-  Footrests.

I just need to figure out how to fit some water/beer bottle holders!!


I am hoping for a first voyage sometime this month, or maybe early April (with some promised help from my Sister and Nephew).

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