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Do It Yourself Recessed Carry Handles

boat finger grips
Larry Bussinger

10/13/23 #34554

I saw someone at Marine Park one day that had added finger grip cups to his OC to help carry it. The ones by the seat. Where can I get those cup/inserts? Is there a boat manufacture that sells them?
Larry B

gsouthstone
10/15/23 #34564

Hey Larry;

Is this the handle you saw? I fabricated and installed this design in both of my Nelos', the original factory installed handles weren't designed for our gloved cold water paddling. Mine are designed to get both hands wedged inside and locked in around the top lip- a must for our winter paddling-. . If interested, I can tell you what not to do. You can purchase the 1/8“ Black ABS at Hardware Sales. There are some serious considerations i.e. the rudder cable route and the depth of the void you wish to occupy.

Gary