A couple of really cool approaches to installing the deck bungees in a clean low-profile manner. Plus some funny dialog ;-) Here is a quick summary.

The most common way to install deck bungees is to run them through netting and padeyes and tie the ends together. While this works, it would be nice if you didn't have to see the big knot on the deck.

The first approach suggested is to use plastic zip ties to hold the bungee ends together. This results in a much lower profile and the connection can be hidden under the webbing loops.

The second approach suggested is to use super glue on the ends of the bungee and a heat shrink wrap like used on electrical wire. The black heat shrinks are UV safe. Again this would be hidden under the webbing loops.

I am about to glass the deck on the Mill Creek 15 and found this useful thread in the CLC forums.

I expect the advice in this thread to make a sanding and finishing a lot easier on this boat.

Getting creative with his wife's kayak, eric considers putting patterned cloth under the epoxy. A cool idea and interesting discussion.

A good discussion with lots of pictures showing different designs for custom roof racks. It seems that this is an area that builders like to get creative. Check out some of the great designs.

The folks on the CLC Builder's Forum had an informative discussion on custom built backbands. Their ideas improve both comfort and appearance of commercial options.

A good forum discussion (reads like an article) on anchors for kayaks. It includes pictures and focuses on fishing issues.