Getting your Boat to the Water - Part 5 of 8 - Using Foam Blocks with No Roof Rack
Posted by Laura Vanderhoek (WCK Staff) on 2017 Oct 14th
Foam Blocks–Different varieties available
for both canoes, kayaks and SUP’s. No
roof rack requiredPros-Affordable-Easy to use-Require no installation and no
base roof rack although they can be used on a rack as well to provide
cushioning and cradling (If using with a roof rack follow instructions on using
kayak cradles above)-Low profile clearance for
entering a garageCons-Boats are Harder
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Getting your Boat to the Water - Part 4 of 8 - Using Saddle Style Cradles or Foam Blocks on Roof Racks
Posted by Laura Vanderhoek (WCK Staff) on 2017 Aug 9th
Saddle Style Cradles or Kayak
foam Blocks mounted to Roof Rack –use
with almost any type of kayakPros-Easy to load by yourself-Low profile clearance for
entering a garageCons-Takes up more space on the rackHow to use Saddle Style Cradles1.Follow manufacturer’s
instructions to install cradle/foam on rack2.Start by looping the cam
straps around the roof rack crossbar on one side, then place the
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Getting your Boat to the Water - Part 3 of 8 - Using Vertical Kayak Stackers
Posted by Laura Vanderhoek (WCK Staff) on 2017 Jun 10th
Vertical Kayak Stackers –use with whitewater kayaksPros-Can transport many kayaks at once
depending on roof rack bar length and weight limitCons-More difficult to load by
yourself-Not great if you need clearance
to get into a garage with the kayaks on the roof although most of these also
fold down for when you leave the stackers on and are not transporting kayaksHow to use Vertical Kayak
Stac
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Getting your Boat to the Water - Part 2 of 8 - Using J-Cradles
Posted by Laura Vanderhoek (WCk Staff) on 2017 Feb 3rd
J-Cradles – use with touring and recreational kayaksPros- Prevent warping damage on plastic
kayaks.- Allows you to get more boats on
one rack.Cons- Not a great option if you need clearance
to get into a garage with the kayaks on the roof. Folding cradles are available
for when you leave the cradles on the roof and are not transporting kayaks.- More difficult to load by
yourself.How to us
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