Re: [Paddlewise] vehicle for sea kayakers

On 24 May 2005 at 7:29, Dave Reynolds wrote:

>In your opinion, what is the best all-around vehicle for sea kayakers.
> I currently drive a ford escort hatchback and it suits me fine. 

I spent last weekend with some people carrying 4 plastic SKs on a 
Chevrolet Suburban. I was the only one tall (5'11") and strong (um, 
well, you know) enough to actually lift one end of a boat above the 
rack. It was a 3-person thrash to get each boat loaded. Not recommended 
for normal-sized humans.

I drive a 1996 first generation Honda Odyssey with 130K miles. Plenty of 
room, not too high to get boats up on the rack, decent MPG. Plus, it's a 
Honda.

-- 
Steve Cramer
Athens, GA
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