Re: [Paddlewise] locking up boats

From: Allan McLane <amcl_at_sover.net>
Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2003 15:46:45 -0400
On Fri, 20 Jun 2003 09:03:32 -0500, Keith Wrage wrote:

>Looking for some advice in terms of locking kayaks to a vehicle or trailer 
>- for times like overnight at motels, restaurants, etc.  

I use a two-loop cable affair that slips over each end of the boat and secured by the locked car door. It probably isn't ultimately secure but -does- make me feel better.

I made it based on a design by "Boulter of Earth" with jacketed cable and hammer-swage fittings from my local hardware store.

Googling "Boulter of Earth" finds this link which may or may not lead you to the commercial product...

http://www.watertribe.com/_WT111301Disc/0000066b.htm

As others have implied, the best security is to chain a bear to your boat.

--allan



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