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Post by bart (Wirral). on Jul 13, 2013 9:10:45 GMT -1
Hi guys, I have just made some very cheap outriggers using B & Q drain pipe, which I found that fits into the flush rod holders spot on.   |
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Post by izzetafox on Jul 13, 2013 10:03:47 GMT -1
Just a word of advice Bart.
It may be worth creating a template of the rod holders and screw holes from a piece of chopping board and then use nut bolt and washer to spread the load. If there is not adequate reinforcing inside the hull the bolts/rivets you have used may pull through. The stresses you could put on the fixings with the leverage effect from the arms could be too much without backing plate.
Belts and braces and all that.
Terry
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Post by BUDDY on Jul 13, 2013 10:53:09 GMT -1
Just a word of advice Bart. It may be worth creating a template of the rod holders and screw holes from a piece of chopping board and then use nut bolt and washer to spread the load. If there is not adequate reinforcing inside the hull the bolts/rivets you have used may pull through. The stresses you could put on the fixings with the leverage effect from the arms could be too much without backing plate. Belts and braces and all that. Terry I agree with Terry The idea is good but the pressure on the rod holders could have catastrophic concequencies. It could quite easily split the hull. The hull thickness is approx 3-4 mm. If you damage the hull Ocean kayaks wont want to know. Steve |
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Post by bart (Wirral). on Jul 13, 2013 17:41:46 GMT -1
Cheers guys, I have put a backing plate in now. I think it would have held but as you say better to be extra safe.
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Post by izzetafox on Jul 13, 2013 18:25:04 GMT -1
Well done mate. The extra strength that should give you can make a difference.
Better too much than too little and it is invisible so it will all still look tidy.
Terry
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Post by philpot on Jul 13, 2013 20:18:14 GMT -1
I like what you have done Bart. I can just make out they are based on inflatable fenders. Can you just explain what you have done, it looks like you have glued some guttering/fenders then to wood and then fastened to the pipe. Is that about right.
Phil
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Post by deerphil on Jul 13, 2013 20:32:25 GMT -1
I like that bart
They would cause massive drag , but I suppose they could be stored, and slotted in
once you get to your destination to give great stability ?
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Post by bart (Wirral). on Jul 13, 2013 21:06:47 GMT -1
Yep, I just used the black pipe from b & Q, fenders and a section of plastic guttering. I have seen people making some quite complicated systems using elbows and joints. I wanted to come up with a more basic system, less to go wrong. The good thing is, they fit into the flush rod holders behind me, when I'm paddling out.
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Post by philpot on Jul 13, 2013 21:33:04 GMT -1
Well done Bart, and sound thinking.
Phil
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