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Alternative method for hauling kayaks?

Discussion in 'Boating & Fishing' started by binderline, Jan 14, 2019.

  1. Jan 14, 2019 at 6:52 AM
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    binderline

    binderline [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Has anybody used their kayak rack (Rola or otherwise) like this - upside down? If so, how does it perform? How hard to load/unload?

    I stumbled across this taco with a Rola and C-brackets upsidedown and thought about this as a solution for transporting three kayaks (two hanging below on the clamps, one on top).

    Any opinions?

    Thanks.
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  2. Jan 14, 2019 at 7:04 AM
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    Extra Hard Taco

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    I'm sure the owner just rotates the cradles down when not carrying kayaks around. Hanging kayaks upside down I don't think you would be able to get the straps tight enough to keep the kayak in the cradle, unless you used ratchet straps which would damage the kayak. I would imaging loading would be a bitch.

    Bad idea.
     
  3. Jan 14, 2019 at 7:32 AM
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    Makes sense.
    Thanks.
     
  4. Feb 14, 2019 at 5:27 PM
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    Still room for 2 in the bed. Just my .02

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