Extending existing stuffing strap

[Bigtalljv]

Hi,

So I got my new tubes and they are beautiful and wonderful and I couldn't say enough nice things about Wing-Henshaw but the new tubes are slightly larger is certain dimensions. The one in this topic is the bow. My old stuffing strap is too small. I need to make it a few inches longer. Normally I'd like to discuss a new one but I am currently without income so we're stuck with what's on hand.

Any thoughts against cutting the inboard loop and making it longer? Overall the strap is 4 layers of hypalon thick and each side of the mounting loop is two. Seems doable to me. I don't plan of using it in "stuffing" situations, mostly it's there for pulling anchor. There is about 3"x2" on each side to glue to if I cut the loop in half


Thanks
Jason

[office888]

Loop some rope through it?

[Bigtalljv]

That would work. Way too easy though

[Bigtalljv]

Like this? Low on the "over-thought" factor but high on "done today" and "for no cost"

[Jabamusic]

'Cuse the ignorance, but what is a stuffing strap🤔

[lakelandterrier]

Originally Posted by Jabamusic

'Cuse the ignorance, but what is a stuffing strap🤔

My question too.

[jambo]

Both beat me to it!!

[Poly]

Its a piece of webbing (or in this case it looks like hypalon) that runs from the bow over the tube to the inside of the boat, with the aim that if you stuff the bow really hard into a wave the forces involved don't rip the tubes off the hull. Normally only found on Military serious commercial boats.

[Bigtalljv]

And this happens to be and ex-military boat.

[ncp]

Longer U-bolt?

[RichardinNZ]

On topic...sort of...
Is this a stuffing strap on my Gemini (sorry bad photo and there is currently a cover on the boat). I had assumed it was a modification but have just seen another 550 Waverider for sale which has one similar.
Thanks

[office888]

Originally Posted by Bigtalljv

Like this? Low on the "over-thought" factor but high on "done today" and "for no cost"Attachment 121877

Perfect!

Although I'd use black for maximum "high speed, low drag".

[lakelandterrier]

Originally Posted by Poly

Its a piece of webbing (or in this case it looks like hypalon) that runs from the bow over the tube to the inside of the boat, with the aim that if you stuff the bow really hard into a wave the forces involved don't rip the tubes off the hull. Normally only found on Military serious commercial boats.

Thank you, O Great Omni-knowlegeable Poly