GaryMinor Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 I am almost ready to cover my Mess About, and I plan to use the 2 cord stitching method. I would think that the cording is available locally, but I don't know if is known by some other name. The word "welting" or something similar comes to mind, but I really don't know. What size is best. I guess that 1/8" to 1/4" would work. I think polyester or nylon would work. Certainly not a cotton blend. This is my first kayak. I need all the help I can get. Thanks, Gary in Wake Forest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kudzu Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 Most any synthetic should be fine. Parachute cord would work if you have it available. I used the black cord I sell since that it what I had and was happy with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hirilonde Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 I am guessing that the key spec for the chord is diameter and that 1/8" or 3/16" is best? Jeff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayak278 Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 I used regular parachute cord and it worked great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kudzu Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 I have only used the 3/16" cord I sell and I wouldn't want anything larger just for cosmetic reasons. I think a smaller cord would a little better. Give it a fine, cleaner look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryMinor Posted December 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 Thanks to all responders. I'll see what the local mill outlet has in stock. Jeff, you may be getting an order from me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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