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RichardG
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Initially Posted - 05/06/2004 : 16:08:07

At about 20 degrees or more of heel, my windward cockpit cushions (original) tend to slide off the cockpit seats, whether someone is sitting/lying on them or not.

Do others experience this annoyance? What have you done about it?

Thanks.

RichardG 81 FK/SR #2657
Terminal Island, CA

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Sea Trac
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Response Posted - 05/06/2004 : 16:17:32

Yes, between that, the mildew, and the water penetration I threw them in the trash. ;-)

P.s. I've seen others with velcro, ties and snaps; none of which seem to work very well.

Edited by - Sea Trac on 05/06/2004 16:18:36

Raskal
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Response Posted - 05/06/2004 : 16:37:08

Multiple layers of spilled Orange Crush or Pepsi should hold crew and cushions in place nicely...

Rich K.

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sailgal
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Response Posted - 05/06/2004 : 16:37:54

I use the original cockpit cushions every time I go out, and never (ha knock wood

) had a problem. They attach to snaps which were screwed into the seat face. 6 total (per side). They hold so well that you can't just pull the cushion into the cabin while standing on stairway during clean up, you have to go to and unsnap each snap...which takes a few more seconds, but never have shifted around while sailing!

This photo is of my stern seat (happen to have it handy), but you can see the straps with snaps (in this case snaps under starboard seat face. They too never move).
Lastly, I never leave the cushions out overnight, and thus keep them in brand new condition(2 1/2 years later).
Good luck!

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dlucier
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Response Posted - 05/06/2004 : 17:15:30

Very simple remedy for slipping cockpit cushions...use that antislip shelf stuff. I use about a 4 foot piece under each cushion to keep it in place.

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RichardG
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Response Posted - 05/06/2004 : 17:38:42

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Very simple remedy <hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

Don:

That sounds great -- KISS.

The anti-skid tape comes in varying widths and colors. How wide is the stuff you use? Do you stick it to the bottom of the cushion (rough part facing down) or the top of the seat (rough part facing up)?

Thanks again!!!

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dlucier
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Response Posted - 05/06/2004 : 18:32:07

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by RichardG
 <blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Very simple remedy <hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

Don:

That sounds great -- KISS.

The anti-skid tape comes in varying widths and colors. How wide is the stuff you use? Do you stick it to the bottom of the cushion (rough part facing down) or the top of the seat (rough part facing up)?

Thanks again!!!

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The stuff I'm talking about is not a tape. It is a rubber like material that comes in 12" wide rolls of various lengths and colors. You can buy this stuff anywhere, Walmart, Home Depot, hardware stores...etc. I keep a couple of 4 foot lengths in the cockpit compartment for quick deployment under the cushions.

I also use this stuff to keep the dinette table from slipping when it is in the lowered position, which in my case, is all the time.

I also use a piece on top of the microwave to keep the radio from slipping.

It is also under some of my carpet to prevent it from slipping.

Pieces of this stuff can also be used on the dining table to keep plates and glasses in place.

Just the other day, I gave a fellow sailor a piece to keep his TV from sliding on his newly installed TV bracket.

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OJ
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Response Posted - 05/06/2004 : 21:19:13

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by dlucier
 
I keep a couple of 4 foot lengths in the cockpit compartment for quick deployment under the cushions . . . I also use this stuff to keep the dinette table from slipping when it is in the lowered position, which in my case, is all the time . . . I also use a piece on top of the microwave to keep the radio from slipping . . . It is also under some of my carpet to prevent it from slipping . . . Pieces of this stuff can also be used on the dining table to keep plates and glasses in place . . . Just the other day, I gave a fellow sailor a piece to keep his TV from sliding on his newly installed TV bracket.
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And just how many shares of their stock do you own

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dlucier
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Response Posted - 05/06/2004 : 23:53:08

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by OJ
 <blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by dlucier
 
I keep a couple of 4 foot lengths in the cockpit compartment for quick deployment under the cushions . . . I also use this stuff to keep the dinette table from slipping when it is in the lowered position, which in my case, is all the time . . . I also use a piece on top of the microwave to keep the radio from slipping . . . It is also under some of my carpet to prevent it from slipping . . . Pieces of this stuff can also be used on the dining table to keep plates and glasses in place . . . Just the other day, I gave a fellow sailor a piece to keep his TV from sliding on his newly installed TV bracket.
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And just how many shares of their stock do you own

?
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Actually, I steal the stuff from our kitchen cupboards and drawers...just don't tell my wife!

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Sea Trac
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Response Posted - 05/07/2004 : 00:31:35

So I was wasting my time searching Google for the
D'Loosier Cutting Board Fixer Gripper Corp., eh?

Ya, I know, A not R.

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dlucier
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Response Posted - 05/07/2004 : 08:21:54

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Antares
 So I was wasting my time searching Google for the
D'Loosier Cutting Board Fixer Gripper Corp., eh?

Ya, I know, A not R.
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The "eh" is a nice touch...eh!

Edited by - dlucier on 05/07/2004 08:22:23

dlucier
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Response Posted - 05/07/2004 : 08:39:33

Here's the stuff I'm talking about.

When using a router, Norm of New Yankee Workshop fame, uses this stuff to hold his workpiece.

Edited by - dlucier on 05/07/2004 08:50:32

OJ
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Response Posted - 05/07/2004 : 13:17:17

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by dlucier
 
When using a router, Norm of New Yankee Workshop fame, uses this stuff to hold his workpiece.
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RichardG
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Response Posted - 05/07/2004 : 16:32:08

Thanks for straightening me out, Don.

The boat came with a couple short lengths of that stuff which I previously used as dining placemats, but I haven't used them for awhile after I started exclusively using more slide resistant paper plates.

Anyway, great tip!

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