RE: [Paddlewise] Car Topping (Storage) Question

From: PeterO <rebyl_kayak_at_iprimus.com.au>
Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2004 07:45:08 +1100
Stephen wrote: -
>My original question concerned the pros/cons of
>transporting a kayak on its side (eg, with a Thule
>Hull-A-Port) versus deck-up on a foam carrier,

G'Day Stephen and Paddlewise,

For fibreglass construction, where it is possible to vary the layup within
the hull and deck, it may depend on the shape and construction of the boat.
Some fibreglass kayaks have lightly built decks and sides and localised
pressure points for fittings, whereas the keel area may be relatively
strong. I've felt boats in which it was possible to depress the deck and
side by hand but not the keel.

All the best, PeterO
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