Tie downs inside canoe

[peterng]

So a few buddies of mine have wacked the vinyltec 2000 to vinyl with metal loops to the bottom of their canoes to lash gear down with. I need to come up with something for my boat and was wondering what some of you guys/girls have along these lines.
pete
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[peterng]

So I think I've got it figured out. I went to the biggest fabric store in Cheshire county today and they have this nylon impregnated with vinyl. $15 a yard ! So I bought 1/4 yard of it, will sew a 6" section of strapping into it and have my loops. Get some Vinyl tech2000 from EMS or a buddy and have at it. They want $5 each for these things typically which has prompted me to delay the purchase.

With this stuff I can also cut a 24" strip of it and sew a long section of strapping to it to make a lashing system for dry bags if need be.
Pete

[Ken Corbett]

I just tie my gear to the thwarts. Low-tech, I know, but dependable and easy to do and undo. The only piece I have any problems with is the cooler, there should be a cooler manufactured with eyelets for tie-downs.

I won't hijack this thread, though.

[jflandry]

Peter, do have pictures of those home made tie-downs?
Thanks!
JF

[peterng]

here's a picture of a bought one,



tomorrow or the next day I'll have some pictures of my 10cent version which involves 1/2 cubic yard of vinyl impregnated nylon ($4), PVC/ABS($3) all purpose cement (for plumbing normally), nylon strapping and a bit of sewing.

Pete

members.localnet.com/~mkcooper

[peterng]

JF,

I finally got a few moments in front of the sewing machine tonight and have a few pics.

Here's a picture of the seat belt I cut out of a parts truck I have and the vinyl impregnated nylon:



Here's the vinyl cut out, and a loop sewed into the seat belt:



Here's a picture of my handy work on the machine:



And here's the finished product:



I'm going to experiment with ABS plumbers cement tomorrow to see if that holds them in, if not use vinyltech2000 from MEC.
Good Luck!
Pete