Hi Folks,

I just finished installing a pair of retaining bars under each cockpit seat. Everything was made from two pieces of 1" x 2" PVC board. The bases are screwed into the floor and the bar is removable. After sailing with this for a day, the only things that I may have to add are some sort of removable pins at each end to keep the board seated in the holders, as sometimes a foot could pop it up.

I attached a few pictures. If they don't go through and anybody is interested, let me know. Sometimes for some reason I don't get everybody's attachments.

Hope that this helps.

John K
1980 R-22
"Deci-Belle"




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I considered cargo nets before Chris posted his cruising gear link.   I had
been afraid the weight of my gear against the line when the boat is on its
ears would put too much stress on the fiberglass cockpit casting, deadeyes
and any backing plate.   I figure it’s better a $20 aluminum bar bends then
fiberglass cracks.  I pulled for an Erie cruise today and will copy their
design while fitting out.   Thanks to George and Chris.

Alex Cole
Lark on the hard (but I did get 2 hrs in 15 knots first).




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