Transporting your Kayak - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

J3FFro · 03-18-2012, 09:20 AM

What is the kayak sitting on? Contour shape foam pads or pool noodles?

I used both types of pads/noodles and like the pool noodles more. With the pool noodles, you can mount the kayak either up/down side. With the foam pads, you can only mount it right side up.

IMO, as long as you strap it down tight, it doesn't matter which way you mount the kayak.

btw, my kayak is an x-factor.

Yakin · 03-18-2012, 01:20 PM

any suggestions for good storage with out having to fork out a shit load

oneyedeer · 03-19-2012, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Yakin

any suggestions for good storage with out having to fork out a shit load

pvc rack( if you have multiple) or make your own pulley system if you have one...there was a post in the innovation thread i think

Yakin · 03-19-2012, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by oneyedeer

pvc rack( if you have multiple) or make your own pulley system if you have one...there was a post in the innovation thread i think

I was actually thinking about making my own
what gage pvc should I use?
Cause right now i have my PA upside down in my garage

fishingfiend · 03-19-2012, 04:10 PM

I use the Thule SlipStream 887xt and it wants the kayak in the up position for transport. As noted, proper bow/stern tie down lines are more important than orientation. With a small hatch that the OP is referencing, the cheap way out would be foam blocks for the kayak and plenty of straps from harborfreight.

mtnbykr2 · 03-19-2012, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by fishingfiend

I use the Thule SlipStream 887xt and it wants the kayak in the up position for transport. As noted, proper bow/stern tie down lines are more important than orientation. With a small hatch that the OP is referencing, the cheap way out would be foam blocks for the kayak and plenty of straps from harborfreight.

I like this set up, good fuel economy, and with the Outback positioned, stern forward, a good bit of down force for those canyon roads...nice setup

fishingfiend · 03-19-2012, 04:26 PM

Nice catch on the stern forward. I figure it would keep the rudder and seat from being an issue during longer trips. As others have noted, these expensive hobies require an appropriate racking system. I made sure to factor that into my budget.

03-18-2012, 09:20 AM	#1
J3FFro Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Cali Posts: 120	What is the kayak sitting on? Contour shape foam pads or pool noodles? I used both types of pads/noodles and like the pool noodles more. With the pool noodles, you can mount the kayak either up/down side. With the foam pads, you can only mount it right side up. IMO, as long as you strap it down tight, it doesn't matter which way you mount the kayak. btw, my kayak is an x-factor.

03-18-2012, 01:20 PM	#2
Yakin Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Bernardino, CA Posts: 913	any suggestions for good storage with out having to fork out a shit load

03-19-2012, 04:10 PM	#5
fishingfiend Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 196	I use the Thule SlipStream 887xt and it wants the kayak in the up position for transport. As noted, proper bow/stern tie down lines are more important than orientation. With a small hatch that the OP is referencing, the cheap way out would be foam blocks for the kayak and plenty of straps from harborfreight.

03-19-2012, 04:26 PM	#7
fishingfiend Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 196	Nice catch on the stern forward. I figure it would keep the rudder and seat from being an issue during longer trips. As others have noted, these expensive hobies require an appropriate racking system. I made sure to factor that into my budget.