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06-05-2013, 04:53 PM | #1 |
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Lesson Learned
Last week I was very excited to get my brand new hobie PA 12. I had no problem using my rhino t loader and securing it on my van. Ha! I thought to myself, all you haters that said this boat was to heavy to car top, take that!
ImageUploadedByTapatalk1370476066.935953.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1370476089.635648.jpg I was also able to take it off no problem. Next day I tried to load it and go fishing. All was well to my knee buckled and the boat slipped off the rack and hit my liftgate. How much damage can a kayak do? Well take a look. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1370476212.669156.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1370476227.069253.jpg That, my friends is $2000 worth of kayak induced dents. $500 after my deductible but still hurts. Not willing to give up I sold the t loader, saddles and roof rack for the same price as this ImageUploadedByTapatalk1370476350.802576.jpg Now I think I am ready to fish. Hope to see you all out there soon! |
06-05-2013, 05:21 PM | #2 |
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That sux, I hope your knee is alright.
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06-05-2013, 05:41 PM | #3 |
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Thank God the Kayak didn't get damaged.
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06-05-2013, 06:37 PM | #4 |
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Thanks Frank. Just a few scratches. I'm ok with that, just like scratching up a new 4x4. Now it's ready to fish!
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06-05-2013, 07:09 PM | #5 |
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Sorry to see that.
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06-05-2013, 07:19 PM | #6 |
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i load my 14 on my roof rack no problem. its super simple and Drake made a video on how to load and unload effortlessly.
i have a trailer too though, and it makes it a bit easier. as long as there is adequate parking.
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