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Swee Pea



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PostPosted: Fri Nov 21, 2008 12:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have been in contact with Brooks Marine Fabricators to work up a price on a 22' Cruiser removable roof rack that would be similar to the stainless steel one created by Tom on Bidarka. Simply attach the cross bars (1 pair) to the roof handrails, similar to a Yakima system. Then you could attach commercially available baskets, clamps, etc. to them. You could even order three crossbars or more to increase your "platform".
I asked for a multi unit price in case some of you want one fabricated, if the "Price is Right". The only thing I need to supply to Brooks (I am not at home able to measure) is width of the cross bars we need - I assume from roof apron to roof apron and the height of arms at clamp to keep the rack comfortable off the roof. Assume we can lift the crossbars as high off the roof as possible.

Any suggestions? Anybody? Tom? Bob? Laughing ?????

John
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Swee Pea



Joined: 02 Nov 2003
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 05, 2008 12:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Just a quick note. The rack quote from Brooks was $581 plus shipping for a pair Cry . I will pass - too rich for my blood. Crook Will probably make my own as described.

John
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SENSEI



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PostPosted: Fri Dec 05, 2008 6:00 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

a good friend and neighbor has a 16 angler and he built a rack out of PVC pipe that is mounted on the top rails.
pics can be found here
http://www.c-brats.com/modules.php?set_albumName=PVC-topper-on-16-Angler&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php

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Salmon Fisher



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PostPosted: Sun Jan 16, 2011 11:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Roger,

Do you know what schedule of PVC pipe that was used? Will regular white PVC hold up to the sun's UV rays?

I am going to build one for my 22 Cruiser, but need to split the t fitting and use hose clamps and elevate the rack so it doesn't hit the cabin roof.

Thanks,

Patrick

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Fishhawk



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PostPosted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 8:39 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Chris,

I too like your wood top. I've been going to make a cobia fishing tower for our boat and this gives me some ideas.

I am sending you a PM.

Dan

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centerisland



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PostPosted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 10:54 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Alternatively, you might consider applying some Starboard - or nylon - strips directly to the cabin top. The PO of the Osprey I used to have did just that, and it was great for storing crab traps, lumber for transport, and so on (though I never tried a dinghy there).
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RCurry



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PostPosted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 11:28 am    Post subject: PVC Roof Rack Reply with quote

Check out the PVC roof rack on Raven Dancer. Photos on Page 2 of the album.

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dutch123



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PostPosted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 11:41 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have built a pvc roof rack as well, one of the best additions to the boat, 1 inch pvc with wood dowels inside, I covered the dowels with silicone before inserting into the pvc, very strong and less than 100 bucks to build. T fittings and a small riser were used to elevate the rails off the roof. Best part about this roof rack is you can be inventive and tailor it to your specific intended use! Thumbs Up
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breausaw



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PostPosted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 12:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Wood Dowels silicone inside PVC, great idea!

Since starting this thread I have not done anything with respect to modifying the roof rack, I may revisit my original objective and put something together this spring.

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Big dave



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PostPosted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 1:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

You can find pics of my PVC rack in my photos very cheap and easy. I am on year three with mine.
Enjoy.
Dave
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Salmon Fisher



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PostPosted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 4:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Reel Action and Big Dave,

I see the close up shot of the T fitting hose clamped to the grab rail on the roof. Did you saw the bottom of the pvc T fitting off and then put what looks like rubber water hose inbetween two pieces and then hose clamp it?

Thanks,

Patrick
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 6:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The T fitting is sawn in half after a length of pvc is pushed in both ends to act as a bushing then trimmed flush. I used two stainless hose clamps on each T fitting that sandwiched the grab rail.
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 7:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Patrick
Yes that is what I did. The hose keeps things from slipping around and protects the stainless grab rail.
Have fun.
Dave
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Salmon Fisher



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PostPosted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 10:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Great, now I can get started.

Thanks guys!
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Fishhawk



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PostPosted: Tue Jan 18, 2011 7:54 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

PVC does not hold up well to the sun. UV weakens it in as little as a couple years. Seems to make it more brittle.
Easy to remedy though, just paint it. Wink

Dan
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