bob mccain
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Hi Mike,
Thanks for this explanation.
“Bob,
Actually configuring a tethering line can be done in several ways. The photos show my Tegris which has the solid console. On the front edge of the console are two strap eyes on each side. A single line is strung through each and knotted. The line forms a loop that is run through the standard handle loop at the bow. To that loop is attached by wading tether. On a poly boat, one just attaches two strap eyes on the bow along the edge of the boat about a foot apart. The tether is then run through both with a double knot at the end to secure the tether.
The real trick with the tether is to distribute the pressure off just a single point on the kayak. This make the tether more durable. The last thing you want to do is attach a line directly to the bow loop. When I get home, I try and post a few pictures about what I mean. “
I have a pretty good idea of what you are describing with regard to the attachment of the tether to the bow of the poly boat, but I’m really looking forward to the photos to see if I understand correctly.
Thanks again for all your help.
Bob
Hi Mike,
Thank you so much for posting your Native Watercraft rigging. I think you have a super system, and frankly, I’m going to copy it as much as possible!
Concerning the wading tether and it’s attachment to the boat; it looks like you have the 15′ of rope fastened to an elastic thing which is then fastened to the bow in two places. Would you mind detailing that a little more? I’m assuming you have drilled two holes and used those to fasten the elastic thing inside the boat. Additional pictures or information would be greatly appreciated.
I have the 14.5 Ultimate tandem
Thank you agian, this post has already been very helpful to me.
Bob
