Re: [Paddlewise] Yakima Mako Saddles

I've used my Hully Rollers and Mako Saddle set up
on a Subaru Forester for a couple of years.  Up until this past summer,
the longest ride was about three hours at an avg 60 mph speed and
some light cross winds.  Most trips of a half hour or so to local lake,
wildlife refuge, etc.  This past summer I drove from Iowa to Maine
and back, and first noticed evidence of gel coat rub off.  I use both
bow and stern tie-downs (a required step for car top hauling in Iowa...)
and secure straps with proper tension.  I caught this fairly early when
stopping to adjust on the first day's drive, slipping in some temp 
padding
to solve the problem.

I'm installing some mini-cell foam on the saddles to solve this.
Perhaps it's an obvious condition that Yak dealers assume
to be common knowledge, but I think it bears mentioning to
Yak dealers and the factory itself.  At a minimum they should
provide strips of minicell and appropriate glue/backing to allow
those with glass boats to fit (and or retrofit).

-Will

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