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05 How should the boat be rigged?




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This article is from the Sea Kayaking FAQ, by Todd Leigh with numerous contributions by others.

05 How should the boat be rigged?

Deck lines that run along the edges of the deck from the bow to the
stern are important safety equipment. Bungies that cross the deck in
front of and behind the cockpit are handy for stowing gear where it is
easy to reach. Some paddlers prefer to have built-in compasses and
pumps in their boats. Tow systems may be necessary for aiding other
paddlers.

Different boats come with different kinds of deck rigging. Anything it
doesn't have that you want you will have to add. Are you willing to go
to that trouble?

 

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