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[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

I have may posted these photos many years ago.

This is the system I've used to carry my 13' canoe.

I don't carry it any more I now have a inflatable kayak.

The reason for no longer using the canoe is age.

Don't want to heart ourselves getting it off/on.

Younger age wasn't a problem.

 

The canoe has a roller wheel that rolls along the track.

There are stops in front that keep the canoe from shifting side to side.

Also on the rear roof rack are stops that do the same.

I use ratchet straps to hold the canoe in place.

There is a short chain up front that acts as a safety tie down.

 

My system has worked very well and with the 40# lifters the top goes up OK.

 

Frank

 

 

[Taku]

Thanks for posting them again. that is a creative way to load a canoe. I have the parts to make that work already. Just as soon as I finish all the other projects!

[Vic Harder]

what is the central channel made out of?

[Lighthawk]

 

I don't carry it any more I now have a inflatable kayak.

 

 

What sort of inflatable did you get, Frank?

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

Andy several years ago I purchased an "Advanced Elements" tandem from AirKayaks.com  out of Napa.

It's the "convertible model "blue" #AE1007DS. REI used to carry that brand but don't think they do any longer.

I got the basic kit about 1000$. It includes paddles lumbar seats and a "ridged" floor.

There is a less expensive model but doesn't come with the same ridged floor.

It's a two person and you can also get "skirts" if you order the next upgrade kit.

There are some pictures of it in my travel blog. Go to 2013 "new kayak on Union Lk.

We really haven't used it much but it is a great alternative to the canoe or a hard kayak.

One other reason we don't carry the canoe.In traveling out of state it's a real pain to stop and get it inspected.

Several states after leaving Ca. require you to have your boats inspected.And may charge you to just carry it through their state.

 

I am all for the non spread of invasive critters but it's still a pain to go through the "hoops" when you are just traveling.

Frank

[OutbacKamper]

My new Delta 12-10 kayak on Hidden Lake, BC this weekend:

[Wandering Sagebrush]

The Delta looks like a nice light touring boat.  Congrats!

[OutbacKamper]

Thanks, I am enjoying it so far!

[OutbacKamper]

Sugar Lake, BC. 

[DavidGraves]

New Boat for us!

 

After many years lusting after same, we bought a Grumman Sport boat....a flat transom, high capacity aluminum boat that can be rowed. sailed and motored.....15-6" X 44".

 

We have owned/enjoyed Grumman canoes for 40 years and this new member of the fleet promises to keep us entertained with some lake fishing and hopefully some multi day canoe camp trips.

 

Hurray !

 

David Graves