I just bought a 1979 Sunfish but there is no hicking strap. I presume I need to back up the bolts with a piece of wood. If I install an inspection port behind the splash guard, there will be no problem. But how to secure the end near the storage compartment? Using pop rivets will it be strong enough?
Attached is a picture of the cockpit. Thanks for your advice.
P.S.: I have found a tread posted on Feb 4 2009. It seems like it is impossible to install a hiking strap unless you attach it to the high side. It seems to me it would be hard to hike with a hiking strap so high. How about simply screw the hiking strap without backing plate?
Attached is a picture of the cockpit. Thanks for your advice.
P.S.: I have found a tread posted on Feb 4 2009. It seems like it is impossible to install a hiking strap unless you attach it to the high side. It seems to me it would be hard to hike with a hiking strap so high. How about simply screw the hiking strap without backing plate?