> ----- Original Message ----- > "Erik Sprenne" <sprenne_at_netnitco.net> > "Michael Daly" <michaeldaly_at_home.com> .. > Mike > > PS - this is similar of course to the problem of reefing hard on the bow and stern lines if you tie down the ends of your kayak. Ralph Hoehn here, the PS caught my eye: My station old wagon still has heavy duty rain gutters, which allow pretty secure attachment of an old heavy, beefy roof rack. I sometimes cartop my flexible folding double over considerable distances (I do not carry it packed it up on these occasions largely because it makes a convenient and streamlined roof storage container for the rest of the beach gear with the cockpit cover in place :-). I DO NOT run a stern line to the rear bumper any more and only a relatively loose bow line as final insurance. The racks are far enough apart for us not to experience any flex or flutter even without these lines. I do run lines port and starboard from the bow back to the front and rear racks as preventer stays just in case of any potential need for drastic braking. The boat is held to the racks very securely by broad webbing straps. The racks are placed as far apart as possible and in such a way that they coincide with frame positions in the boat. This system has withstood high winds, high speeds, severe braking and an inspection by the highway patrol. I will have to rethink it when the car finally gives out and I am forced to buy something without those good old raingutters, but until then it appears to be the best way to go for fuel efficiency, security and least wear on the gear. Ralph C. Hoehn Ralph_at_PouchBoats.com http://www.PouchBoats.com *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced/forwarded outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Mon Aug 07 2000 - 09:26:10 PDT
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