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Is there a downside to glueing a CLC carbon eyestrap, where you would normally screw in a hatch strap, and using bungee cords to hold the hatch in place? I would cut the bungee to provide pressure and attach a hook to either end. I have little experience but it seems it would provide enough tension to hold the hatch in place. I have carbon eyestraps for all of my deck bungee cords and think this might provide a more uniform look to the deck. Done properly I think I could get more pressure on the hatch, am I wrong? Thanks.
Mike
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RE: chesapeake hatch straps
Some design considerations concerning your hatch modifications.
Will the hatch with your design stay in place when you punch through a wave?
Will the hatch stay in place during a capsize?
Will the hatch fittings be corrosion resistant?
Will the hatch be raccoon resistant at a wilderness camp site?
RE: chesapeake hatch straps
Thanks Grumpy, given my building experience that is very helpful. I have had some experience keeping critters away from my stuff, I have won most of the battles but lost a few. I will take a hard look at my final design. After reading your post I did come up with a way to make an easy transition to conventional straps should my idea fail.
Mike
RE: chesapeake hatch straps
» Submitted by HikeAZ - Fri, 3/17/17 » 6:38 PM
I think I have this figured out, the part are on order I will let you know how it works out.
Mike