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 *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************Received on Sun Mar 14 2004 - 12:50:46 PST
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