We have long been advocates of following the KISS-principle when installing footbraces: just through-bolt the footbraces to the sides of the kayak hull. However, we've heard from scores of builders over the years who prefer to hide the footbrace mounting bolts on the interior of the hull.
Here's an easy, inexpensive way to do that while still maintaining a strong connection and no visible bolt-heads on the exterior.
CLC's footbrace stud kit includes EVERYTHING you need:
- Four (4) stainless steel studs, enough for one pair of footbraces;
- washers and nuts;
- reinforcing fiberglass, and a
- detailed instructions specific to our boats.
Voila! Invisible kayak footbrace mounts. Works equally well with Adjustable or Keepers footbraces.
NOTE: The footbrace mounting studs will need to be shortened for use with the Adjustable Footbraces and slider tracks. For the Smart-Track rudder system with Toe Pilot footbraces and the Premium Footbraces by Smart-Track, a Vertical Adjustment Kit is required; see details below.
See our ShopTip on how to install Internal Footbrace Mounts.
