What length do you measure when rigging a canoe?
Submitted by islandpaddler706 on Fri, 04/29/2011 - 11:00am
What length do you measure when rigging a canoe?
Submitted by islandpaddler706 on Fri, 04/29/2011 - 11:00am
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I think 20 fathoms for wai and 7 fathoms for ama. Fathom is distance between the fingertips of outstretched arms. Been a while since i cut rigging rope, so you should confirm the length.
#1 Fri, 04/29/2011 - 1:21pm
Depends on what cordage you are using and the configuration of the fastening system. For braided cotton (not hollow), I've found most common:
25 ft for each ama/iako lashing
50 for each wa'a/iako lashing (or two nylon quickstraps)
#2 Sun, 05/01/2011 - 9:19am