Re: [Paddlewise] Roof Racks

From: <JCMARTIN43_at_aol.com>
Date: Wed, 25 Nov 1998 12:44:03 EST
In a message dated 11/25/98 12:00:13 PM Eastern Standard Time,
BDenton_at_aquagulf.com writes:

<< 
 The advantage of the rollers is that they can be easily locked. You can't
 increase the traction of the rear saddles once the boat is loaded.
  >>

True, Bob.  But are you happy with the support you get on the hull with the
rollers locked?  Seems like it's just four areas in contact with the hull per
bar, each not more than one quarter of an inch by maybe three and a half
inches?  The TLCs have two pads per bar, each about eight by three inches.
Just seems like a better distribution of pressure.

So, no problems with stress cracks or risers?  Oh, wait --- you've got a
Valley boat!  Never mind.

Jack
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