| CRATE SYSTEM-
The crate system is comprised of two separate crates and like most, it's constructed from milk/file crates. This gives two storage compartments. Small items can even be bungeed between them. A cooler used to be attached to the crates, but I'ved since ditched it so I could move them forward for better access. |
| STRUCTURE-
Two separate crates are attached together at the bottom only. This lets the crates "hinge" and conform to the curvature of the kayak deck. |
| HINGE-
Tie wraps loosely attach the bottoms of the crates together, to allow it to hinge. |
| ROD TUBES-
Tubes are simply attached to the corner of the crates with tie wraps, one around the tube and one through the tube to secure it tightly. |
| ROD LEASH--
To leash the rods when they're in the stowed in the tubes, I cut the spiraled cords off dollar store cell phone chargers. |
| LEASH ATTACHMENT--
The leashes are attached to by drilling 2 holes in the tube, threading the leash through and doubling the cord end and tie wrapping it. |
| LEASHED--
This shows how the rod is leashed in the tube. The leash is stretched over the reel and a hook tied on the loose end is attached to the crate.
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