August 5, 2003 Wilkerson Pass, CO Has anyone had any experience with kayak covers? I'll be picking up a new CD Gulfstream next month, and because we travel full-time in an RV, the boat will travel and be stored atop my pickup. I'm thinking that a cover will protect it (primarily road grime & UV). I've found a couple on the net (The Kayak Cover Company, in Maine; and Tough Duck, B.C.) and am looking for some recommendations. Chuck Flanagan ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Please send replies to: Cpf3_at_Escapees.Com *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Chuck If you don't get a kayak cover at least get a cockpit cover, especially if your boat travels in saddles. It keeps the cockpit clean - no grit, no bugs (especially spiders) and no rain water. I have a CD Gulfstream with an Old Town cockpit cover that fits just fine. One word of caution. I had one blow off on the NJ Turnpike. Now I secure the cover by threading the tie-down strap through the cover's front grab loop. The bungee knot at the back of the cover I pull under the rear tie-down strap before I tighten it. A simple system that works. Also, if you don't go with a cover, apply a liberal coating of 303 UV protectant. Not only does it provide UV protection but it also makes the boat a cinch to wash down. The Gulfstream is one very fine kayak (unsolicited testimonial). Bill *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
-- <<Now I secure the cover by threading the tie-down strap through the cover's front grab loop. The bungee knot at the back of the cover I pull under the rear tie-down strap before I tighten it.>> We bought short webbing straps which we buckled over the front grab loop. Originally we buckled these to the bungees but we have found that just placing them under the bungee with the buckle bacing forward will hold quite well. This has been proven to work a few times already. __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software http://sitebuilder.yahoo.com *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
On Wed, 6 Aug 2003 12:04:50 EDT, Cpflanagan3_at_aol.com said: > Has anyone had any experience with kayak covers? 3 non-answers, but some feedback on what I've liked in the covers I do own. I've got 5 canoes/kayaks with covers. The 3 canoes all have covers from "The Bag Lady" http://www.waterworkscanoe.com/canoe_covers.html Nice design and the bags have held up well. Alas I don't think she makes kayak bags. I have a terry cloth cover for my old surf ski. Dakine made it. I really don't like the bag. It slips on like a giant sock, which is fine if the boat is dry but annoying when the boat is wet. The terry cloth also hasn't held up well and snags on the boats fittings when I put it on. I have a nice zipper bag for my surf ski, the bag is specifically for the boat and I highly doubt it would fit other boats. http://www.oceanpaddlesports.com/accessories.html The bag is reflective on the outside and has a "soft felt" lining. It also has a full length zipper, that starts from both ends so I can zip from both ends to the rudder, leaving the rudder exposed. So far I'm very happy with this bag, although I don't know how long it will last as the bag is an almost perfect fit for the boat and I would have liked an extra inch or two in length. I would use this bag as a model as I hunted for a bag. Oh, yes, the other kayak covers I've seen are pricey. I paid about $100 for each canoe cover, $35 (on ebay) for the dakine cover, and $80 for the surf ski specific bag. Kirk -- Kirk Olsen kork4_at_cluemail.com *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
On Wed, 06 Aug 2003 13:43:08 -0500, "Kirk Olsen" <kork4_at_cluemail.com> said: > On Wed, 6 Aug 2003 12:04:50 EDT, Cpflanagan3_at_aol.com said: > > > Has anyone had any experience with kayak covers? > The 3 canoes all have covers from "The Bag Lady" > http://www.waterworkscanoe.com/canoe_covers.html Nice design and the bags > have held up well. Alas I don't think she makes kayak bags. I didn't read the bag lady's website well enough: "Psst... Don't tell but the Bag Lady is starting to make kayak bags too. Call her." I haven't seen one of her kayak bags. I've been happy with her canoe covers. -- Kirk Olsen kork4_at_cluemail.com *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
----- Original Message ----- From: "William Wetzel" <wewjr_at_comcast.net> > If you don't get a kayak cover at least get a cockpit cover, especially if > your boat travels in saddles. It keeps the cockpit clean - no grit, no bugs > (especially spiders) and no rain water. I have a CD Gulfstream with an Old > Town cockpit cover that fits just fine. One word of caution. I had one > blow off on the NJ Turnpike. Now I secure the cover by threading the > tie-down strap through the cover's front grab loop. Some cockpit covers have a small snap hook at the front end that can be connected to a deck line or D-ring. I had a cockpit cover loosen and would have lost it on the NY Thruway except for that hook. ralph diaz -- ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Ralph Diaz . . . Folding Kayaker newsletter PO Box 1365, Highland, NY 12528 Tel: 845-384-6979; E-mail: rdiaz_at_ix.netcom.com "Where's your sea kayak?"----"It's in the bag." ----------------------------------------------------------------------- *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
----- Original Message ----- From: "William Wetzel" <wewjr_at_comcast.net> > Chuck > If you don't get a kayak cover at least get a cockpit cover, especially if > your boat travels in saddles. It keeps the cockpit clean - no grit, no bugs > (especially spiders) and no rain water. I have a CD Gulfstream with an Old > Town cockpit cover that fits just fine. One word of caution. I had one > blow off on the NJ Turnpike. Now I secure the cover by threading the > tie-down strap through the cover's front grab loop. Chuck, I too just use a cockpit cover on my Gulfstream and like Bill, I also thread a tiedown strap through the grab loop as I have also lost a cover to high winds on the freeway. The brand I use is made by Xtreamline (a local kayak shop). It was about $15 - $20 and works very well. I also use Turtle UV protectorant or 303 on the boat and hatches.. Enjoy your GS - it is a sweet boat. Steve Holtzman Southern CA *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
My Gulfstream and My Breeze use the same size cockpit covers. I just tied hooks to the grab loops and hook them to the deck lines. I lost one off another boat years ago, now I just see the shadow of the flapping in the wind, so I have another chance to put it on right and not have to plunk out $25+ on a new cover. The covers keep out all kinds of things including critters looking for winter digs, bugs looking for a nice place out of the sun (boats in a covered rack), and cats looking for a place to have kittens. Joan > > Town cockpit cover that fits just fine. One word of caution. I had one > > blow off on the NJ Turnpike. Now I secure the cover by threading the > > tie-down strap through the cover's front grab loop. > > Some cockpit covers have a small snap hook at the front end that can be > connected to a deck line or D-ring. I had a cockpit cover loosen and would > have lost it on the NY Thruway except for that hook. > > ralph diaz *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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