Hiking straps.........we were sailing my Hobie cat off the east Fla. coast,
daughter and her boyfriend were hiked out. Old strap let go. I was looking
right at her , blinked and she was gone, the boyfriend started laughing
when, pop, his went too. They're both good swimmers. Gybed and picked them
up. still funny when I think about it.

Scotty

"EdGordonRN" wrote in message
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Thanks for the info. Right now, I'm just using existing fittings and I
think
they're going to work just fine. If not, I have access to install a
backing
plate where I need to.

I guess I didn't mean epoxy. What I have is marine sealant. The Inspection
window is a good idea if all else fails. But that won't be the case in
this
modification.

I tried to test out the hiking strap today (I'm only using one that goes
down
the center of the boat) but the winds weren't strong enough, so I didn't
have
enough opportunity. Tomorrow the winds are supposed to be a slight bit
stronger, so maybe I'll get a good try out.

Thanks again for the info.

Ed