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

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.

MrPukaShell · 03-19-2012, 05:26 PM

I am working on putting a Thule rack on the roof. I have the glide feet on my van. The problem with a 2 door is the bars would be close together. So I found a "Short Roof Adaptor" to spread the bars apart. Next are the clips and a wind visor. Here we go, Happy hunting on Craigslist.

03-18-2012, 01:20 PM	#1
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	#4
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	#6
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.

03-19-2012, 05:26 PM	#7
MrPukaShell Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ventura COunty Posts: 521	I am working on putting a Thule rack on the roof. I have the glide feet on my van. The problem with a 2 door is the bars would be close together. So I found a "Short Roof Adaptor" to spread the bars apart. Next are the clips and a wind visor. Here we go, Happy hunting on Craigslist.