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First off, i'd like to say thanks for everyones patience with me and my posts the past couple weeks.

And now the long awaited, Wavesport Project 52 outfitting (part 1)

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brand spankin new

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Got the saddle( thanks Cheajack!)

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Gutted

[img]http://i15.tinypic.com/6cf8k1e.jpg[/img]

now the saddle is in, but not fully attached, heres where i need some more advice

I plan on bolting the saddle down through the foam pillars
BUT i was wondering, would it be a good idea to epoxy the saddle down to the hull. i was thinking something like:
1.) Epoxy thin layer(maybe 1/2 inch) of foam to the bottom of the saddle
2.) Epoxy the foam on the bottom of the saddle to the hull

could that work? if so, what would be the proper glue/epoxy for the job.

MOVING ON

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I jumped right into the boat but noticed that the thigh brace area was digging right into my thighs. So i figured it'd be alright to hacksaw a little piece out of both sides.... like so:

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then sanded them down a little after taking out the seat

For the strap anchors i just took some nylon webbing material, cut a hole in them, looped it around and bolted them in. and presto, i now have strap anchors
[img]http://i11.tinypic.com/641sqw8.jpg[/img]

My piece of advice is don't glue the saddle in. It would be better if you could get it back out if needed and also be able to move the saddle for and aft for trimming the boat. If you do glue it in make dern sure the boat is properly trimmed. Looks nice though good job.
Good Luck
B

Looking good. I like what you've done w/ the Perception (I think) seat. Is the aluminum set up the same in the stern?

If you do glue, use the Weldwood contact cement (adheeeeeesive) - it will hold well in shear, but you can take it loose if you need to.

the saddle is way too much to the back. Move it forward 5-8 cm....

I have to agree. I would start with your hips 8-10 inches from the back rim and have someone check the trim. JMO, but probably close.

one more problem with the Project:
Mine just started collapsing- the sides of the kayak that are no longer supported by the kayak seat started to bend inwards... to avoid this try to install foam pillars under those screws that held the seat... This should support the sidewalls as well as the rim....

Hi Skip, I'm kicking back having a few beers right now playing on the computer.
Anyway, Find the centre or balance point (like scales) on your boat, get a broom stick with no brush on it, tape it down to the floor so it does not move. Put your boat on top of the stick around the middle of the boat and find the centre balance point, mark the centre with a pen on top of your boat.
You will then find that the centre mark on top of your boat will be about the centre of where your torso should be (looking from the side).
On most boats that equates to roughly 200-250mm from the rear of the keyhole on your boat to your spine.
Also, you should have more weight toward the bow in a playboat as it is easier to throw around. If you have to much weight toward the stern it feels like you are dragging something behind you.
In a creek boat you need more weight in the stern.
I like what your doing, it looks great.

cheers
Hippostan