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JMacLeod



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PostPosted: Fri Nov 02, 2018 7:43 am    Post subject: Kayak and dingy racks? Reply with quote

I've seen photos here and there, but haven't found any discussions yet on installing/making roof racks for the C-Dory.

The simplest idea I had so far was to install a couple of 12" grab handles on the edge of the roof to act as a kayak stop and attachment point for retaining straps.

I'd love to know what everyone's best solution has been for kayak and dingy roof holders?
Bonus points for links to photos in your album. Thumbs Up Mr. Green
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RobMcClain



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PostPosted: Fri Nov 02, 2018 9:32 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have an inflatable Sea Eagle Fastrack 385ft tandem kayak. It is ~12' long and weighs only 32 pounds. Being so light allowed me to build a rack out of PVC piping bought from Lowe's. Because I have a solar panel on the cabin top located just behind a radar dome, I had to elevate the kayak over both. You can see photos of the rack in my photo album, I believe in the Projects sub-album. The rack works wonderfully. It's easy to put on when we take the kayak with us and the boat doesn't move an inch. I use 2 rachet straps across the kayak to hold it down, plus a line from the bow to the bow cleat on the boat. The cross bar on the rack rolls which makes it easier to load and unload the boat since otherwise the material of the kayak sticks to the PVC and easily won't slide. The cross bar is one piece of tubing inside another and I just put a small screw hole thru one side of both that I can put a screw into to prevent rolling when loaded. By the way, I highly recommend the Fastrack 385ft. It is a wonderful kayak for 1 or 2 people. It's fast and stable, carrys a good load, and tracks quite well.

Rob
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JamesTXSD



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PostPosted: Fri Nov 02, 2018 9:37 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

We bought an inexpensive roof rack (universal fit) at Walmart and connected the cross beams to the hand-rails on the roof...





I use J-hook racks, but found the one for the Hobie kayak wasn't a good fit; so, we used one set of J-hooks and put pool noodles on the cross beams for the Hobie to sit on. This kept the kayks off the roof (no scratches).

With an inflatable dinghy, we just set it on the roof and ran quick rachet straps over the dinghy and connected to the hand-rails.

Anything that takes a lot of set up or fuss won't get used as often.

Hope that helps.
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Marco Flamingo



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PostPosted: Fri Nov 02, 2018 11:11 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

RobMcClain wrote:
I use 2 ratchet straps across the kayak to hold it down,


I don't have a dinghy, but I do use ratchet straps. They are available in stainless steel (mechanism) if you are in saltwater. The hooks may still be rubber coated steel, which can wear through and rust depending on how rough of use they get. The SS ones will last years, although the nylon straps may have to be replaced. Nothing more frustrating than a corroded ratchet that won't spin while you are balancing on the side of the boat.

Mark
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Montana Kev



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PostPosted: Fri Nov 02, 2018 11:54 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

This thread has some good roof rack options with photos - http://www.c-brats.com/viewtopic.php?t=23000

We used a simple wood rack for a few years on the 22. The last couple years we have used a Yakima rack that clamps to the roof rails. Both options have been easy to remove for installing the winter cover.
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johnf



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PostPosted: Sat Nov 03, 2018 10:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Here is one to give you another option: http://www.c-brats.com/viewtopic.php?t=26339
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ken35216



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PostPosted: Sun Nov 04, 2018 2:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote


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PostPosted: Sun Nov 04, 2018 6:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thule towers and bars wrapped with carpet.


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