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alacrity
Joined: 26 Oct 2008 Posts: 6 City/Region: Sitka
State or Province: AK
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Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 11:02 am Post subject: stability |
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Does anyone have any thoughts on stability with two kayaks loaded on top of the cabin? I have a 22ft Cruiser with a 90 hp Suzuki. I installed a Yakima rack and I want to carry a double and single plastic kayaks. I estimate rack plus kayaks weigh about 130 lbs. |
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rogerbum
Joined: 21 Nov 2004 Posts: 5922 City/Region: Kenmore
State or Province: WA
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C-Dory Model: 255 Tomcat
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Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 8:17 pm Post subject: |
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130 lbs will have minimal impact on the stability of a 22. The only real impact will be the extra windage making it perhaps a little more difficult to dock in a side wind. So, bottom line, I wouldn't worry about it. _________________ Roger on Meant to be |
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tomherrick Guest
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Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 11:22 pm Post subject: |
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Glad to hear that, Roger. I'm planning on making a kayak mount for our two 10-foot recreational kayaks. I couldn't imagine the weight being a problem, but hadn't thunk about the windage issue. It'll be worth it, wind or not, for my wife and I to have a way to explore together or get space.
Thanks.
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Catch 22
Joined: 01 May 2008 Posts: 385 City/Region: Lynnwood
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2004
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
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Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2009 2:49 am Post subject: |
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just finished building a rack on top of our 22 to hold two pamlico 10' kayaks, each weighing 43 pounds, i figure the whole set up is about 100 pounds, i'll find out tomorrow how it does.... _________________ Kevin Richards - Catch 22 |
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