Xfactor -- Bed Extender Deformity -- Stand Up Assist Strap

[5-20]

I'm starting to become concerned about using the bed extender with my XFactor. The plastic's so soft that the yak, simply by resting on it, and as a result of being cinched down by the carry straps that are on the sides (not ends) of the yak, the hull becomes deformed easily by the time I reach my destination and I'm trying to figure out how to easily modify the bed extender so that the bottom rail does not rest directly on the extender. Any suggestions about what I might want to do about this will be appreciated!


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Next thing -- I'm not a big fan of staying seated for hours. I love fishing topwaters and I would really like to be able to stand up easily on my yak. I'm thinking about installing a lift assist strap.

However.... I'm a little nervous about doing this. Again, the plastic malibu uses is so soft, I'm afraid I'd rip a hole in the yak if I did this through stressing that area repeatedly but I am thinking it could be done with dual anchor points that are well reinforced. Wondering if any of you guys have done this and what's worked the best.

For your viewing pleasure. Yesterday evening out of tidelands. Hoped I'd wack a corvina... threw topwater all evening without eliciting the smallest blow up! Oh well, I'll prob go out of lajolla sometime this week! Holla at me if you want some company!


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[bolocop]

Can you turn the yak over? The rails are stronger but I can't see if you have ram mounts, etc...

[oneyedeer]

I always store and transport my yaks top side down

[Fish n Jeep]

Originally Posted by bolocop

Can you turn the yak over? The rails are stronger but I can't see if you have ram mounts, etc...

Yes try and rest it on the rails. Or mock something up so it conforms to the contour of the hull more?

As far as the standing bar, not sure with your boat. But if you are dead set on it a PA, might be a better way to go. good luck.

[wiredantz]

You have a few options here,

the first option is to turn it upside down on your truck bed
the second options is to create some kind of cushion that will hold up the side on the extender
the third options to fit some kayak saddles onto it.
the plastics flexes pretty easy and will pop out just as easy

[Dannowar]

get some mako saddles so it cradles the V

[5-20]

Cool, thanks. Appreciate the suggestions. I'll look into all of that -- and the mako saddle looks good.

Bring on the thoughts about mounting a stand up assist strap.

[jruiz]

I developed a crack from loading that way. Have sinced moved to having it upside down.

[Dannowar]

In my opinion, if you need help standing up, your balance isn't gonna let you stand long. I'm a very agile person with great balance and I've almost lost it while taking a leak on the malibus