Does anyone haul a 13' kayak on their coach?
Hauling a Kayak May 08, 2019, 11:30:59 pm Does anyone haul a 13' kayak on their coach? Quote Selected
Re: Hauling a Kayak Reply #1 – May 08, 2019, 11:51:46 pm I periodically carry one on my toad. Quote Selected 1 Likes
Re: Hauling a Kayak Reply #2 – May 09, 2019, 06:56:50 am We carry two inflatable Sea Eagle kayaks. Excellent boats, sturdy and space savers. Quote Selected 1 Likes
Re: Hauling a Kayak Reply #3 – May 09, 2019, 09:12:42 am Quote from: craneman – May 08, 2019, 11:51:46 pmI periodically carry one on my toad.I thought I might build something for my CJ5 toad but it would look rather strange "LOL" Quote Selected
Re: Hauling a Kayak Reply #4 – May 09, 2019, 09:20:10 am Quote from: Super8mm – May 09, 2019, 09:12:42 amI thought I might build something for my CJ5 toad but it would look rather strange "LOL"It fits right between my pole holders on my GC Quote Selected 1 Likes
Re: Hauling a Kayak Reply #5 – May 09, 2019, 09:23:00 am Quote from: Alan & Gerri Ortiz – May 09, 2019, 06:56:50 amWe carry two inflatable Sea Eagle kayaks. Excellent boats, sturdy and space savers.Thanks Alan, I am not sure a inflatable would work for me, I plan to stand up and fly fist from one. Something like that Jackson Mayfly Quote Selected 1 Likes
Re: Hauling a Kayak Reply #6 – May 09, 2019, 09:26:38 am Quote from: craneman – May 09, 2019, 09:20:10 amIt fits right between my pole holders on my GCMy problem is my CJ5 is a soft top so I would have to do something like a ladder rack mounted to the bumpers. Quote Selected
Re: Hauling a Kayak Reply #7 – May 09, 2019, 09:28:25 am I stand 2 up on the rear bumper stud. 10.5 ft. for 11.8 overall height. Quote Selected 1 Likes
Re: Hauling a Kayak Reply #8 – May 09, 2019, 09:28:33 am Quote from: Super8mm – May 09, 2019, 09:26:38 amMy problem is my CJ5 is a soft top so I would have to do something like a ladder rack mounted to the bumpers.Functionally would work, aesthetically would suck. Quote Selected 2 Likes
Re: Hauling a Kayak Reply #9 – May 09, 2019, 12:11:04 pm We also have a Sea Eagle, when we could find no practical way to carry a plastic one. Quote Selected
Re: Hauling a Kayak Reply #10 – May 09, 2019, 12:27:43 pm Quote from: Protech Racing – May 09, 2019, 09:28:25 amI stand 2 up on the rear bumper stud. 10.5 ft. for 11.8 overall height. The 2 I am looking at are 12'8" and 13'2". Do you have any pictures on how you do it?Thanks Quote Selected
Re: Hauling a Kayak Reply #11 – May 09, 2019, 12:29:56 pm Quote from: craneman – May 09, 2019, 09:28:33 amFunctionally would work, aesthetically would suck. That is true, I got the CJ because I dont have any problems getting my stuff into the grounds where some of the Scottish Festivals are held, it works great for that but not much else. Quote Selected
Re: Hauling a Kayak Reply #12 – May 09, 2019, 01:41:15 pm We carry 2 Advanced Element inflatable kayaks.. Quote Selected 1 Likes
Re: Hauling a Kayak Reply #13 – May 09, 2019, 01:51:21 pm Quote from: Hans&Marjet – May 09, 2019, 01:41:15 pmWe carry 2 Advanced Element inflatable kayaks..I am not sure about inflatable ones and me casting with a fly rod, I would have to carry a bucket full of patches and glue Quote Selected 1 Likes
Re: Hauling a Kayak Reply #14 – May 09, 2019, 02:12:20 pm We have a folding Pakboat canoe. The guy I bought it from used to stand up in it. I know I wouldn't. They also make kayaks. Don't think fishing hooks would be a problem. Pakboats.com -Rich Quote Selected 1 Likes
Re: Hauling a Kayak Reply #15 – May 09, 2019, 02:18:36 pm Quote from: Rich Bowman – May 09, 2019, 02:12:20 pmWe have a folding Pakboat canoe. The guy I bought it from used to stand up in it. I know I wouldn't. They also make kayaks. Don't think fishing hooks would be a problem. Pakboats.com -RichThanks Rich, I will check them out Quote Selected
Re: Hauling a Kayak Reply #16 – May 09, 2019, 03:00:19 pm I have a Folbot Greenland II. It's a skin on frame and has a wide beam so is pretty stable. You can find them on the used market as they went under a few years ago. 1927-2012 But they are still popular. About 55 lbs 16.5' fits in two bags, can be setup for solo or tandem paddlers as well as sails. I generally keep mine assembled and toss it on the Toad. I suggest that if you get a hardside boat. Check out a loader from Yakima. It tilts down towards the side of the car to help ease loading. Quote Selected 2 Likes
Re: Hauling a Kayak Reply #17 – May 09, 2019, 03:14:25 pm Thanks BD I will give them a look.I guess if I wasn't so lazy I could drop the top and lay the windshield down and just strap it on the jeep?? Quote Selected 1 Likes
Re: Hauling a Kayak Reply #18 – May 09, 2019, 04:06:31 pm Quote from: Super8mm – May 09, 2019, 03:14:25 pmThanks BD I will give them a look.I guess if I wasn't so lazy I could drop the top and lay the windshield down and just strap it on the jeep??Does your Jeep have a full roll bar? Quote Selected 1 Likes
Re: Hauling a Kayak Reply #19 – May 09, 2019, 04:38:35 pm Quote from: bigdog – May 09, 2019, 04:06:31 pmDoes your Jeep have a full roll bar?Just a roll bar, not a cage yet. after it gets the 5.7 LS1 in it I may need one "LOL" Quote Selected
Re: Hauling a Kayak Reply #20 – May 09, 2019, 04:38:55 pm Quote from: bigdog – May 09, 2019, 03:00:19 pmI have a Folbot Greenland II. In 1971 while living in Summerville, SC my friend and I went to Folboat in North Charleston and met with Jack Kissner, the owner. We took a tour of the facility and purchased two 17-1/2 foot Super Glider kits (vinyl over wood) with a small down payment and monthly installments afterward.................all done on a handshake with minimal if any paperwork. Mr. Kissner said that covering the framework with vinyl was a bit difficult and volunteered that if we brought the frames back when completed he would have his experienced people cover them for us at no extra charge.When we brought them back to be covered a few weeks later he called all the employees in to look at mine, saying, "This is how all the wooden frames produced here should look." I took that as a real compliment and have often thought of him and our handshake deal since then. Quote Selected 1 Likes
Re: Hauling a Kayak Reply #22 – May 09, 2019, 07:50:53 pm Quote from: Travelin' Man – May 09, 2019, 04:38:55 pmIn 1971 while living in Summerville, SC my friend and I went to Folboat in North Charleston and met with Jack Kissner, the owner. We took a tour of the facility and purchased two 17-1/2 foot Super Glider kits (vinyl over wood) with a small down payment and monthly installments afterward.................all done on a handshake with minimal if any paperwork. Mr. Kissner said that covering the framework with vinyl was a bit difficult and volunteered that if we brought the frames back when completed he would have his experienced people cover them for us at no extra charge.When we brought them back to be covered a few weeks later he called all the employees in to look at mine, saying, "This is how all the wooden frames produced here should look." I took that as a real compliment and have often thought of him and our handshake deal since then.Crying shame they went under. But you can thank the cheesy expendable (but inexpensive) imports for the demise of another handcrafted American product. Bought my Folbot new in 1991 and you wouldn't know it's age for looking at it. Quote Selected 2 Likes
Re: Hauling a Kayak Reply #23 – May 09, 2019, 07:51:33 pm Thanks T-Man, I already have a receiver hitch on the rear. I could weld one under the front bumper and use 2" box and weld up the rest.that is pretty nice looking and would not take much to remove it Quote Selected
Re: Hauling a Kayak Reply #24 – May 09, 2019, 08:01:47 pm Quote from: Super8mm – May 09, 2019, 07:51:33 pmThanks T-Man, I already have a receiver hitch on the rear. I could weld one under the front bumper and use 2" box and weld up the rest.that is pretty nice looking and would not take much to remove it Plus a hitch in the front can be handy for other things as well. Quote Selected 1 Likes
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