PA 14 Lift and Swivel - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

tomahawk · 07-06-2014, 09:17 PM

Nice design and workmanship. Engineer or machinist (or both)? Wondering if you ran any analysis to see how it will hold up under load? Seems like you could easily make it wider to reduce the loads from leaning side to side if that turns out to be an issue.
Tom

rcmach1 · 07-07-2014, 06:28 AM

Thanks again. Yes, I've been a machinist for years and have my own shop. When the seat is in the "up" position the center of gravity is higher so it is less stable. I made a setup for my neighbor as well and he's a big guy so after we take these out a few more times I'll take the units apart and see if there are any wear points or mods that need to be done.

oneyedeer · 07-07-2014, 06:45 AM

damn nice and clean!

07-07-2014, 06:28 AM	#2
rcmach1 Junior Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 3	Still testing Thanks again. Yes, I've been a machinist for years and have my own shop. When the seat is in the "up" position the center of gravity is higher so it is less stable. I made a setup for my neighbor as well and he's a big guy so after we take these out a few more times I'll take the units apart and see if there are any wear points or mods that need to be done.

07-06-2014, 09:17 PM	#1
tomahawk Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 109	Nice design and workmanship. Engineer or machinist (or both)? Wondering if you ran any analysis to see how it will hold up under load? Seems like you could easily make it wider to reduce the loads from leaning side to side if that turns out to be an issue. Tom

07-07-2014, 06:45 AM	#3
oneyedeer Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Orange County, ca Posts: 684	damn nice and clean!