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Keweenaw2018



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PostPosted: Thu May 06, 2021 12:54 pm    Post subject: Yakima / Thule for cabin roof Reply with quote

Howdy. I’ve seen some pictures on C-brats and elsewhere on the internet of roof boxes on c-dorys. I’ve got a 2000 22’ Cruiser and I’m curious how others have gone about tackling that project. Is there an “out-of-the” box solution? Obviously, I’d prefer to keep it on the rails and minimize or eliminate any thru deck drilling. look forward to reading about the different methods. Cheers!
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Peter & Judy



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PostPosted: Thu May 06, 2021 3:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

We have Yakima rails mounted on our boat for hauling our kayaks. They simply clamp on to the roof mount hand rails and we used a bit of inner tubing over the hand rails to pad them against the roof rack clamps. These work well and are easy to remove if necessary.
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Keweenaw2018



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PostPosted: Thu May 06, 2021 4:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

That easy, eh? They clear the curve of the cabin roof? Yakima brand?
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Peter & Judy



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PostPosted: Thu May 06, 2021 5:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have a high top and Yakima makes different heights of towers for the brackets. My rack came with the boat, but I modified it to be lower so that my kayaks would fit better under the radar arch.
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PostPosted: Thu May 06, 2021 10:00 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Any of the raise roof rail Thule and Yakima feet should work. You will want small jaws if you get an old set. Usually found on Craigslist used for 100~ 200
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PostPosted: Thu May 06, 2021 11:26 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Some pictures in my album detailing my Yakima rack on a high top.

http://www.c-brats.com/modules.php?set_albumName=C-Green&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php

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Keweenaw2018



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PostPosted: Mon May 10, 2021 3:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Having trouble finding anything used and the prices the Yakima dealer quoted me are crazy!

Thinking about doing a wooden DIY set-up.
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ssobol



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PostPosted: Mon May 10, 2021 6:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Keweenaw2018 wrote:
Having trouble finding anything used and the prices the Yakima dealer quoted me are crazy!

Thinking about doing a wooden DIY set-up.


Might want to look at PVC pipe. A few have been done on this site. PVC is inexpensive and easy to work.
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itiming



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PostPosted: Mon May 10, 2021 9:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

This is from a previous post:

For our roof rack, I used Thule load bars that I had sitting in my garage, attached with Scotty rod holder rail mounts. Pictures in our album here:

http://www.c-brats.com/modules.php?set_albumName=album3160&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php

We selected the Scotty mounts to avoid corrosion/dissimilar metal contact. They also allow load bars quick removal/install -- and provide 4 bases for other Scotty accessories (like rod holders).

Since this post I used c-channel inserted inside the rectangular bars to extend the bar width to 72 inches. I put 2 eyelets on each end--which adds convenient tie spots for fenders/fender board.
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PostPosted: Tue May 11, 2021 8:48 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

itiming
So you get in and out of your kayaks from the ladder on the side? Shocked

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Montana Kev



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PostPosted: Tue May 11, 2021 10:43 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Here is a link to an older thread with good photos of how folks have been adding roof racks. http://www.c-brats.com/viewtopic.php?t=23000

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PostPosted: Tue May 11, 2021 1:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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So you get in and out of your kayaks from the ladder on the side?


The Scotty mount kayak mounts look interesting.

We get in and out of our kayaks from the swim step. Sit on the step, put your feet into the kayak and then swing your butt into the kayak while holding onto the boat. Try it first in warm water in case you go for a swim while learning to balance going in and out.
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PostPosted: Tue May 11, 2021 8:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

With the twin motors, we don't have a swim step, so we use the side/gunnel mounted ladder to get in/out of the kayaks. Lake Superior's 40 degree yearly average temps provide incentive for good balance. We launch/retrieve the kayaks over the bow railing, using a stern line to pull them back to the swim ladder.

I believe I have seen photos of twin motored boats with a stern swim step. We are investigating attaching an Armstrong-style diving ladder to the stern between the motors (would also make a convenient step to the beach from a stern landing).
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PostPosted: Fri May 14, 2021 10:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Keweenaw2018, sent you a pm.

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