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Author: | stringy [ Tue Feb 17, 2009 1:34 am ] |
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Looks good Chris! I will have to get round to doing something similar. I like the small mesh bag that Kayaking Bob uses. With your line stuffed into the bag and then under the hatch bungee you could easily open the hatch and not get the line tangled. |
Author: | chrisj [ Tue Feb 17, 2009 1:51 am ] |
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I haven't had a reason to use the front hatch yet Stringy. I guess it would be handy for camping |
Author: | Pirate [ Tue Feb 17, 2009 2:59 am ] |
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Old Pirate's simple set-up running down one side front to back is obviously no match for the more complex set-ups Bob and now Chris has. Keep in mind Chris that a tangled rope is as useless in an emergency situation as one you can't get to. Bob has solved that by ensuring the rope is in bags which he probably carries further aft than you do. I think you should do something similar if you are going to carry a fair length of rope like your photo shows....Pirate |
Author: | Chekika [ Tue Feb 17, 2009 6:35 am ] |
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People are talking about bow ropes being used in emergencies, but more often here in S FL, we would use a bow rope to tie off a boat to a tree or buried anchor so a tide does not wash it away--a very embarrassing and inconvenient event. For this purpose, a 50-100' rope is common. Keith |
Author: | Pirate [ Tue Feb 17, 2009 1:13 pm ] |
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Chekika wrote: People are talking about bow ropes being used in emergencies, but more often here in S FL, we would use a bow rope to tie off a boat to a tree or buried anchor so a tide does not wash it away--a very embarrassing and inconvenient event. For this purpose, a 50-100' rope is common.
Keith Isn't that why we carry the wheels for Keith? When Mickey and I went adventuring this last weekend, we carried the trolley which we used when we got out for a bit of walking around during the excursion. Then you can drag it up just as high as you your minimum comfort zone... Anyway I am just now off on a bit of a trip so won't be bothering you all for a couple of weeks. Great Adventure Islanding my forum brothers....Pirate |
Author: | Chekika [ Tue Feb 17, 2009 2:30 pm ] |
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Who can carry big clunky wheels? Not everyone has wheels--just some of the high wheelers. Keith |
Author: | KayakingBob [ Tue Feb 17, 2009 4:26 pm ] |
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Wheels! Mine normally live disassembled in the front hatch while on the water, unless I'm not expecting much for waves like fishing in the picture below. The straps (red), besides lashing the wheels to the aka brace, are used to keep the wheels on the hull when loading, transporting, unloading and rolling to the water. I use the old rubber wheels mostly, but have another cart for loose sand, or when using both AI's. Kayaking Bob |
Author: | Chekika [ Tue Feb 17, 2009 4:40 pm ] |
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Bob, when someone sees you coming they must think of the movie "Waterworld." Keith |
Author: | chrisj [ Tue Feb 17, 2009 5:09 pm ] |
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What are you keeping in the rear cargo bay Bob? The cart seems to sit so neatly behind the seat, upside down in the scuppers. I know Keith has his chiller filling the bay. |
Author: | KayakingBob [ Tue Feb 17, 2009 5:14 pm ] |
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Aaaah, this from the guy with a 3' cooler stacked with stuff above his head and flying saucer trim! I have a ways to go to catch up with you Keith. Kayaking Bob (Actually, my rigged AI does look like the WaterWorld boat!) |
Author: | KayakingBob [ Tue Feb 17, 2009 6:36 pm ] |
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Chris, in the back, depending on the trip, I carry: A spare Mirage Drive A spare single paddle Camel-back with water A throw-rope bag A mesh bag with my barber-hauler, sea anchor, binoculars and drive plug. An extra mesh bag for stowing floating trash My water shoes, leashed (I sail barefooted) When fishing, I also carry a cooler with ice, bait and 3 fishing rods. Other fishing stuff goes on the side fishing hammock Inside the center hatch I carry: Lunch! Hot chocolate, if it's cold out (under 80) Extra cloths, jacket, gloves All emergency gear not on my person First-aid supplies and ods and ends And Keith, I just found a source for some trampoline material, so maybe I will have room in the future for the odd potted tomato plant like Kevin Costner! Kayaking Bob |
Author: | chrisj [ Tue Feb 17, 2009 7:30 pm ] |
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Oh |
Author: | Chekika [ Tue Feb 17, 2009 9:00 pm ] |
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Geez--Bob, that is some setup. I know there has been talk about coming out with a tandem AI, but I think you need to seriously talk to Hobie about coming out with a larger, solo AI to accomodate your WaterWorld-like accessories. That is an impressive setup, Bob. Keith |
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