"D. B. Rea" wrote in
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I just bought a used Old Town Egret recreational touring kayak. I also
acquired a set of Yakima footbraces, also used. Anybody have any hints
on where in the boat to install them, or should I just go with the old
"that looks about right" rule?

I have built two boats and installed footpegs in both using the "looks about
right method". Since the footbraces are adjustable I set them up such that
when I'm sitting in the kayak they're near the middle of the fore/aft
adjustment. That way, both taller and shorter paddlers could use the kayaks
if I sold them. I also set the foot pegs such that the ball of my foot is
resting on the peg when my foot is in a comfortable position.

Put on some clothes and footware similar to what you'll use when you're
actually paddling, get some duct tape and tape the pegs into place where it
looks right, then sit in the boat to make sure it feels right.

Just to make sure...

When you're sitting in the boat, move your butt up against the back rest,
sit with your upper body erect and slightly forward. Your knees should be
bent and your legs splayed and (if possible with the Egret) your knees just
touching the underside of the deck. Your feet should be bent slightly
forward to touch the pegs.