Re: [Paddlewise] locking a kayak to a roof rack

From: Mark Colvin <mdcolvin_at_worldnet.att.net>
Date: Mon, 8 May 2000 20:31:26 -0600
> How does one securely lock a kayak to a roof rack. Running a cable through
> elastic deck straps just won't cut it. I have just started building a
Pygmy
> and I will build something into it to attach to if I need to. Thanks in
> advance for your answers.
>
> Mike Hilt
>
>
Mike,
 I know you have already had some good ideas discussed so far, but you may
not need to do anything extra to your pigmy boat.  I don't know how far you
are in the building process but you will be glassing in 31/2" hip braces
under the coaming.  There is room to wrap a cable around this brace and then
down to the rack to secure the boat.

Which model are you building?  I'm paddled my Arctic Tern  4 times know and
love it!  I'm in the process of  sanding and varnishing now that the weather
is warm enough to allow better drying time for the varnish.  I also will be
carving a new seat.  The thermorest does not suit me --numb leg
drome:( 
Have fun    Mark


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