Re: [Paddlewise] Yakima/Thule Bars

Dave Uebele wrote:

>
>
> I have a small utility trailer that I was hoping to be able to
> make a varity of bolt on racks, for motorcycles, kayaks,  etc.
> The problem is that the tongue is fairly short, which is probably
> preferable for motorcycles, but a pain for kayaks. Still
> the kayaks may win and I'll add length to the tongue. It seems to
> be the best win for trying to carry 4 boats (for when we have
> friends along).  Any other suggestions for trailer racks?
> The custom fit racks on top are a nice idea, but it seems we're
> always wanting to bring a different combination of kayaks along,
> the double, the cohos, the recreation boat (that a toddler or
> dog can fit in).  What can I say, I'm turning into a kayak
> packrat ;-)
>
> dave
>
>

One idea that I have been toying with in that area is to use 2x3 crossbars with bolt
holes in the correct places for Thule saddles.  That way you can set them to whatever
spacing you need for different kayaks.  An alternative, if you are into metal racks
instead of wood, is to match the size of the crossbars on the rack to the size Thule
uses, or use round crossbars that match Yakima's.

Mike


--
    Paddling along through fog so thick that only one's thoughts are
visible, your reverie is abruptly shattered by the ancient cry of a great
blue heron as she lifts uncertainly from the brilliant blue of a
mussel-shell beach witnessed only by the brooding, wet spruce....your
passage home seems as much back through time as it does through space.
Mark H Hunt


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