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This is how I Tethered my side covers using steal fishing leaders.
I connected the leaders to the "TOP" peg & gromet of the covers.
First, for the "Top rear Peg" I used a 6 inch leader. Removed the hookfrom the leader. Then with a 9 inch leader, remove the "Swivel" end. ( 9 inch is not shown in pic, but the 6 inch is and should give you the idea)
Notice how it is to be "Looped" through itself.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii35/winger77/Tips%20and%20repairs/100_3344.jpg
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii35/winger77/Tips%20and%20repairs/100_3346.jpg
The "Top rear Peg" needs to be drilled. No larger then 1/16 drill bit.( think I used 3/32 ) This is where I "Looped" the 6 inch leader. Then the 9 inch is looped onto the grommet where the peg inserts. Now I have the Hook from the 9 inch hooked onto the Swivel from the 6 inch. This makes it easy to remove the cover completely, and leaving the "Tethers" connected.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii35/winger77/Tips%20and%20repairs/100_3343.jpg
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii35/winger77/Tips%20and%20repairs/100_3348.jpg
For the "Front Top Grommet" , I used only ONE leader ,,,,, 12 inch I think. No need forremoving hook or swivel. Just wrap around the frame and then through the grommet on the cover and hook that.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii35/winger77/Tips%20and%20repairs/100_3349.jpg
I hope this gives anyone ideas,,,,,,, or even better ideas. It's just my own idea. I have thought of adding a small spring thinking it might take up some of the shock if the cover were to ever be blown off. Would like to hear any thoughts of that.
This is how I Tethered my side covers using steal fishing leaders.
I connected the leaders to the "TOP" peg & gromet of the covers.
First, for the "Top rear Peg" I used a 6 inch leader. Removed the hookfrom the leader. Then with a 9 inch leader, remove the "Swivel" end. ( 9 inch is not shown in pic, but the 6 inch is and should give you the idea)
Notice how it is to be "Looped" through itself.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii35/winger77/Tips%20and%20repairs/100_3344.jpg
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii35/winger77/Tips%20and%20repairs/100_3346.jpg
The "Top rear Peg" needs to be drilled. No larger then 1/16 drill bit.( think I used 3/32 ) This is where I "Looped" the 6 inch leader. Then the 9 inch is looped onto the grommet where the peg inserts. Now I have the Hook from the 9 inch hooked onto the Swivel from the 6 inch. This makes it easy to remove the cover completely, and leaving the "Tethers" connected.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii35/winger77/Tips%20and%20repairs/100_3343.jpg
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii35/winger77/Tips%20and%20repairs/100_3348.jpg
For the "Front Top Grommet" , I used only ONE leader ,,,,, 12 inch I think. No need forremoving hook or swivel. Just wrap around the frame and then through the grommet on the cover and hook that.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii35/winger77/Tips%20and%20repairs/100_3349.jpg
I hope this gives anyone ideas,,,,,,, or even better ideas. It's just my own idea. I have thought of adding a small spring thinking it might take up some of the shock if the cover were to ever be blown off. Would like to hear any thoughts of that.
