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Re: Transporting kayaks:another ???

Posted By: garland reese
Date: Friday, 16 June 2000, at 9:44 a.m.

I'm glad to see this thread. I'm building an open cockpit design (the birder II from b&b yacht designs), like that of the Mill Creek boats. Which is the best way (up or down)to transport these type of boats? I'm going to have to purchase a roof rack for our car (just sold my little OLD truck). The big cockpit has concerned me......it looks to be a fine place for much turbulence. Should I cover the cockpit? If so.......HOW (it is over 7 feet long!)? This boat has hard chines btw....what type of saddles should I use??? Thanks, garland

: I don't think anyone answered your question as I read it. I believe you want
: to know if you should put the kayak on the hull with the cockpits up, or
: put the kayak on the deck, with the cockpits down.

: I too have the same question, because I think it would be more aerodynamic to
: have the kayak upside down, plus I might be able to make it under the
: 7'6" height surcharge when taking it on a ferry. The only negative I
: can see is that it would be sitting on the deck instead of the hull.

: Why do I never see anyone put their kayaks on the roof upside-down?

: Thanks in advance, Dale

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Re: Transporting kayaks:another ???
garland reese -- Friday, 16 June 2000, at 9:44 a.m.
Re: Transporting kayaks:another ???
Dean Trexel -- Friday, 16 June 2000, at 12:51 p.m.

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