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DIY Kayaking – Drain Plug Installation

July 19, 2009

After completing our Level 1 Kayak Certification at Cossatot River State Park, it was painfully obvious that I need to install a drain plug in my Old Town Vapor. My kayak is a good 10 lbs heavier than other kayaks its size due to the oversize cockpit and extra width in both the bow and [...]

DIY Kayaking – Paddle Keeper Installation

July 19, 2009

Our next DIY project is a paddle keeper kit. This kit uses a bungee secured at both ends to the hull of the boat which is stretched over your oar and secured using a j-hook just below. This kit can be installed with the hook above or below the shock cord. I held the pieces [...]

DIY Kayaking – Deck Rigging Installation

July 19, 2009

We were in need of some upgrades on our three current boats in order to carry more items with us and to make a few things more convenient while paddling. None of our boats came with deck rigging of any kind, so that was the first step. We headed to Academy Sports in Little Rock, [...]

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