Plastic C-1 Outfitting Plate/Console?

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Plastic C-1 Outfitting Plate/Console?
by Seth
I just bought a skip and I am planing on outfitting base plate so it dosnt oil can like my previous boat, and I also would like to have a more secure base for my saddle. So what have diffrent people used, whats worked and where do you find them, does any one have one they would be willing to sell to me cheap? also does any one have an idea of what kind of seat belts work well in a C-1? And my final question is about a good way to secure and srenthen hip padding.

Any suggestions help or hints would be greatly appreciated scense I want to get this boat on the water as soon as possible.

Thanks

Seth


Posted on Nov 27, 2002, 7:44 PM

You can see my saddle ...
by Stéphan GG
I use a Dagger saddle. Follow this link to see some pictures.

http://www3.sympatico.ca/sgaumont-guay/c1.htm

It's a great setup and I can switch it rapidly from one boat to another. Look carefully at the last picture to see the minicell foam keeping my knees well secured!

Hope that helps!

Stéphan GG


Posted on Nov 28, 2002, 6:56 AM

Outfitting question. . .
by Alden
What are those hip pads made of? I mean, besides the foam? Is that plastic?


Posted on Nov 29, 2002, 6:00 PM

Yes, it is plastic ...
by Stéphan GG
I use a 1cm thick plastic.I found this kind of plastic in a specialised plastic factory found in the Yellow Pages. With a blow torch, I heat the plastic where I want it to bend. Drill the holes and glue the foam and voilà!

Stéphan GG


Posted on Nov 30, 2002, 5:40 AM

Boat plastic works too
by RodeoClown
I did the same thing with plastic from the hull of an old (broken) boat. works pretty well. My set up is designed to let me take it in and out quickly, so I also cut slots in the plastic to attach my thigh straps. maybe someday I'll take some pictures of it....

Jeremy


Posted on Dec 2, 2002, 6:09 PM

outfitting
by Brian
I do not use a base plate. I use a pillar (to prevent oil canning) and foam.

Two good possibilities for seat belts are:
1. Scuba dive shops sell plastic cam buckles and webbing. Both are usually excellent products. They sell them for weight belts but they work great for C1 lap or seat belts.
2. Used aircraft seat belts. If you can find one they are often in outstanding shape.

The common way to secure and strengthen hip padding is to use plastic kitchen cutting boards. Cut to size and shape (bend) with the help of a heat gun or torch.

Good luck and happy paddling.




Posted on Nov 28, 2002, 12:01 PM

more on outfitting
by Jamie
Just finished a Pop using the factory pillar, seems solid enough. I have used pillars and plates both with success. Dive belts are the best particularily those with stainless steel buckles. I make my base plates out of Sintrex (sp?)available from sign makers and some building material stores (Building box in Canada)It is a stiff plastic hard board like material but is actually a foam you can screw tap it and cut with ease. I use the 1/4" thick material
I have pictures of a few setups (not the Pop)if you interested just send your email address.
If you need any supplies check out www.paddlesportsrepairs.com


Posted on Nov 28, 2002, 4:54 PM

Team ETC. outfitting!
by Garrett
I followed the recommendations of some other C-boaters and found team etc. outfitting... It is basically a plate of high density linear polyethylene... 1/8' thick.... very strong plastic and lightweight... not as light as a base piller and foam block outfitting... but lighter than the dagger pedestal and much more of a custom fit. If you cut the plate you can leave enough room on the edges to fold and make hip pads... the best part is no oil canning, strengthened hull, and very little drilling involved... i actually didn't have to drill any new holes when i converted my session... any questions email me, but you can find out more from the guy who designed it himself by going to the outfitting/team etc page on cboats.net


Posted on Dec 2, 2002, 5:42 PM