Grab Handles
Submitted by Joe Lombardo on Fri, 09/03/2004 - 10:17.
Fitting Out
Recent discussion on the CLCBoats
.com forum reminded me that I still have to install grab handles on my kayaks. For the Mill Creek I'll use the traditional looking padeyes. For Michael's Chesapeake I'm undecided so I've started researching the options. Here's what I've found so far.
Forum wisdom seems to think that a loop of rope through the hull is not comfortable for long or heavy hauls and may cause injury if the boat spins or rolls in the surf. Read the discussion
A handle with a wooden toggle is preferred but leaves a lot of options for installation. One approach, developed by Andy Waddington is well documented on his site.
It seems that the stiff, deck mounted "fancy grab handle sold by CLC might be a comfortable and safe approach as well.
I think I am leaning towards the toggle handle, but want to think though how and where I attach it.
Research "kayak grab handles" on the web, discussion groups or BoatBloggers.com
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.com forum reminded me that I still have to install grab handles on my kayaks. For the Mill Creek I'll use the traditional looking padeyes. For Michael's Chesapeake I'm undecided so I've started researching the options. Here's what I've found so far.Forum wisdom seems to think that a loop of rope through the hull is not comfortable for long or heavy hauls and may cause injury if the boat spins or rolls in the surf. Read the discussion
A handle with a wooden toggle is preferred but leaves a lot of options for installation. One approach, developed by Andy Waddington is well documented on his site.
It seems that the stiff, deck mounted "fancy grab handle sold by CLC might be a comfortable and safe approach as well.
I think I am leaning towards the toggle handle, but want to think though how and where I attach it.
Research "kayak grab handles" on the web, discussion groups or BoatBloggers.com
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