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Getting your Boat to the Water - Part 5 of 8 - Using Foam Blocks with No Roof Rack

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

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

Getting your Boat to the Water - Part 3 of 8 - Using Vertical Kayak Stackers

Posted by Laura Vanderhoek (WCK Staff) on 2017 Jun 9th

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

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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