| Title: | Fishing Notes- Archived |
| Notice: | See note 555.1 for a keyword directory of this conference |
| Moderator: | DONMAC::MACINTYRE |
| Created: | Fri Feb 14 1986 |
| Last Modified: | Fri Sep 20 1991 |
| Last Successful Update: | Fri Jun 06 1997 |
| Number of topics: | 1660 |
| Total number of notes: | 20970 |
I'm in the market to purchase a canoe. But before taking the plunge,
I'd like some information on how you transport your canoe. My car
does not have rain gutters and I had a hard time finding a rack
last winter for my skis. Is there any other way to put a canoe
on the top of a car that is relatively safe and won't destroy the
car top?
The canoe will most likely be a Coleman 15' Marina (purchased from
BJ wholesalers in Salem for $260 - $25 rebate) and the car is
either be a Nissan 200SX (no gutters) or a Honda Accord. The only
other information that would be helpful is that 2 people will be
handling it, my SO and I.
Thanks
Kenney
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| 401.1 | great_gadget's | TWEED::ROBERTSON | Tue Jul 07 1987 08:35 | 8 | |
ON a recent trip to a couple of boat dealers in my area I noticed
canoes on cars with "V" blocks inserted along the hull. Upon
inspection I determinted it a "hot set up" since the blocks were
a neoprene base and only slid over hull. they seemed to be
manufactured to adapt to all boats. The dealer remarked on the
use with 12' or 14' al. boats. I suspect tieing down front and
rear would be sufficient for short halls with a low speed factor.
Anyway, hope this gets you started....
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| 401.2 | car-top-carriers | ANGORA::MLOEWE | Ever try SPA food? Try the SPAghetti | Tue Jul 07 1987 09:53 | 14 |
Hello Kenney,
If you're going to pick up the Coleman, get the Coleman
car-top-carrier (it should fit any canoe). It's only about 10 bucks,
and it fits all cars with or with-out rain gutters. I have a Coleman
15' canoe and the car-top-carrier. The kit consists of four spongy
pads that are placed on the gunwales, and three ropes with clasps and
S-hooks. I also fish alot by myself and I have no problem lifting and
taking it off the car.
The ropes needed replacement after a year, but with all the tying
down I was doing, and leaving them outside on the canoe exposed
to the elements, I'm surprised they lasted that long.
Mike_L
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| 401.3 | happy paddling | FLDSVC::STAREK | Tue Jul 07 1987 11:08 | 16 | |
Yes there is a way!!!!!!!
There are foam cushions that attach to the canoe strategically
placed so that they are on the four corners of your roof.
Then there are two styles of strapping also.
the first kind attaches the canoe to the front and rear bumpers.
The second goes thru open windows and over the top of the canoe
I have four windows but it an also be done with only two.
I have a Subaru and have carried canoes no problem.
Happy Paddling
RES
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| 401.4 | Wanted: truck rack | DONMAC::MACINTYRE | Terminal Angler | Mon Jun 10 1991 13:01 | 10 |
I'm in the market for a rack for my truck (toy 4x4) to carry a canoe.
I haven't had much luck locating them. If anyone can point me in
the right direction, I'd apprecitae any leads.
I'd prefer a simple two piece rack that would mount to the front/rear
of the bed, over a commercial quality heavy duty ladder rack that would
extend over the cab.
-donmac
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