Re: [Paddlewise] rolling kayak storage rack

From: ralph diaz <rdiaz_at_ix.netcom.com>
Date: Fri, 03 Mar 2000 17:24:34 -0800
Gabriel Romeu---please take a bow.

I have been going to rolling sessions with Gabriel and everytime he
wheels out his kayak storage chariot (a much better word than cart) I
marvel at the ingeniousness behind the whole thing and the simple
execution.  Instead of having to lift individual kayaks off a storage
rack in the garage and heft out to your car, you roll several that are
resting nicely in what look like hammocks on the chariot.  The setup
works well for plastic boats especially since there is no possible
indenting of the hull as you might get on storage racks even wide
surfaced ones.  And the bottom of the chariot is an open bin in which to
toss PFDs sprayskirts, anything, i.e. boats and gear come out to your
car in one easy push or pull of the chariot.

Right now, Gabriel has an extra kayak on the lower part of the chariot
that gets in the way of the box but I think this is temporary.  The
chariot works best for storing two kayaks since this gives you a nice
size and height for easy lifting up to your car roof while having free
access to the open bin below at the base of the chariot.

He is at romeug_at_erols.com

ralph

Bob Volin wrote:
> 
> Some time ago there was a mention of a home-built rolling kayak storage
> rack, but I can't remember who designed it.  Can anyone help me get a line
> on the plans?
>     Thanks
>         bv
> 
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