03-03-2011, 11:45 AM
[quote SanDiegoBassin]Thanks for checking it out!
In my pic there is one strap under the seat front attaching both the pvc frame and the metal toon frame. When I get on the water I plan on having 6 different straps to hold the pvc frame to the toon frame. I figure have an extra one or two. This project is still in its infancy.
Thanks for the heads up about turning the tm head. But now im much more concerned with the rear weight and the battery location. Im curious if I could lift the seat up and install the battery directly under me, to help with weight distribution?[/quote]
You raise the seat more than it is already and you are not only going to effect the balance, but be more wind resistant and very hard not only to use flippers, but rowing is compromised. And I do recommend taking oars as at least one is part of the Coast Guard ruling which I have never questioned, and electronics can not be relied on 100%.
I have been on rough water where the motor was out of the water as the waves rolled by. Also been on water where the hair on my arms is standing up. These things can come up fast and require you get off the water fast. Oars are your life line.
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In my pic there is one strap under the seat front attaching both the pvc frame and the metal toon frame. When I get on the water I plan on having 6 different straps to hold the pvc frame to the toon frame. I figure have an extra one or two. This project is still in its infancy.
Thanks for the heads up about turning the tm head. But now im much more concerned with the rear weight and the battery location. Im curious if I could lift the seat up and install the battery directly under me, to help with weight distribution?[/quote]
You raise the seat more than it is already and you are not only going to effect the balance, but be more wind resistant and very hard not only to use flippers, but rowing is compromised. And I do recommend taking oars as at least one is part of the Coast Guard ruling which I have never questioned, and electronics can not be relied on 100%.
I have been on rough water where the motor was out of the water as the waves rolled by. Also been on water where the hair on my arms is standing up. These things can come up fast and require you get off the water fast. Oars are your life line.
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