Re: [Paddlewise] Racks, again

From: Bob Volin <bobvolin_at_bestweb.net>
Date: Thu, 28 Dec 2000 19:09:50 -0500
sandy wrote:
> I have solved the difficult-to-slide-a-boat problem by buying some black
> outdoor carpeting (in Home Depot in the US) and then sticking it over the
> rubber with outdoor carpeting adhesive and holding it in place with
clamps.
> The boats slide beautifully and I don't need the Hully Rollers.

Another possibility is to travel with an old blanket or furniture pad in the
trunk.  Drape the pad over the rear saddle and down the back of the car.
Now, lift the bow of the kayak onto the padded trunk, and push it up onto
the padded saddle and then forward onto the unpadded saddle.  Finally, lift
the stern of the boat just enough to pull the pad out.  This works equally
well for getting the boat down off the car solo.

Bob V


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