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Special Interest => Kayak & Canoe Chat => Topic started by: Mackerel Whisperer on November 29, 2010, 08:41:49 PM
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G'day all
I thought I would share my ideas of my Kayak Loader/rack. It just may give someone some new ideas. I'm lucky enough to have a good mate that is a whiz with this sort of stuff. All the welding is his fine work.
I came up with this because I'm a short arse and my ute has about 5 1/2 inches of lift. I couldn't physically get the new ultra 4.7 up and onto the roof without it being a mission. I also didn't want any roof racks as the ute is high enough as it is.
This set up takes about 2 minutes to fully pack or unpack, Simple, easy, effortless. only 1 strap. Add another 30 seconds to have the complete kayak and rack removed completely from vehicle.
I wont go into all the building details as this really will only fit a cruiser ute. I have photos of each step if anyone wants more info I will be glad to share.
Cheers
Jono
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Now to make use of it.
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That is pretty dam crafty mate looks good and im suprised something like this hasnt been made before !
I wonder what the other fullas on here will think
Steve
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Holy cow, that's an awesome job mate, a bloody ripper. :youbeauty
Only thing I can think to mention is to be careful on the inserts through the scupper holes. If they're rubbing on the side of the scupper when travelling, eventually it could wear a hole.
Well done & thanks for sharing. Nice shed by the way.
fitz..
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Thanks fellas
Fitzy. It shouldn't rub I hope as the kayak is clamped in with no movement available, also the tubes are covered with that really good ($$$) heat shrink with the glue/resin cr@p inside. Its pretty soft, But I will keep an eye on it. Thanks.
Just needs a lick of paint and some use.
Cheers
Jono
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Jono,
Thats pure Genius!! Simple, effective and so many possibilities. Well done on a great job.
Regards
Colin
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I like it too, but as Fitzy said, watch out for the scupper holes.
Like most Kayaker's I consider the scupper holes to be the weakest part of the kayak.
I know of a few fella's that do a similar thing with their yaks getting them up on top of the ute.
Here's a Link to Lantana's(Eric) attempt, he's a member here but he left this detailed post on the ECKFC forum showing how he did it on his ute.
http://www.eastcoastkayakfishigclub.com/the-offsider_topic627.html
Cheers
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Awesome!
Cheers
CCFISHER :OMG
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Awesome job Jono! :youbeauty
Dave