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Originally Posted by Mongo Johnson
I'm going to experiment launching my Revo 13 through the Seal Beach/Palos Verdes area surf.
I'll start with the boat naked to get a feel for it -- just me, the boat and paddle will be able to get loose and take a tumble.
Going forward . . . How do you suggest rigging the Mirage drive, other gear and even a scuba tank for the potential of a surf tumble?
Is it common to lock the drive in, peddles fixed up, with an add-on leash? Is this enogh, or, do you cam lock strap it into the cockpit with a strap all round the hull?
Same for stuff in the rear well . . . in any situation where the boat might rotate, is it feasible to simple just cam lock straps around the hull and gear to keep that stuff in solid?
'Even if it's a scuba tank in the well? Or do you mount a couple of tank straps in the floor of the back well for the tank?
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I think you're thinking a little too heavy duty.
I always launch with my drives in, and use the bungee to keep them in the up position. Once I'm in a foot or so of water I take the bungee off and just wait the surf out. Same for when I land. They can withstand beach launches.
For the scuba tank and other stuff, you can think about attaching Bimini top eye lits to the hull. I use them all over my boat for lashing down my rod leashes and stuff.
Think simple and easy. The more you try to overdue it the bigger pain it becomes.