[Paddlewise] Yaks on minivans???

Hi, guys, Sandy Kramer here.  I'm kinda-sorta lookin' around for new wheels.  
Having extolled the virtues of a station wagon the last time someone asked 
about this, I'd really like to find something that drives higher than my '95 
Honda Accord wagon.

I want a slightly newer car and have been eyeing the Honda Odyssey - a small 
minivan.  '97 - 98 perhaps.  The 2000 model is a lot bigger, plus the floor 
isn't flat and I want to be able to sleep inside and not be on a downhill.  
Anyway, apart from cost and depreciation, I don't want to be petrified when 
the inevitable yak scratches occur.

SUV's are way too high for a five-foot shrimp like me.  Although Honda's CRV 
didn't look too high.  Kinda short though.  I really like the feel of being 
higher up while driving.

Any comments?  I have Yakima's Q Towers.  I like Thule's overloader model - 
is there one that has an overloader on each side so one can transport two 
boats?  

Thanks

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