Date:         Sat, 10 Jun 2000 07:54:36 -0700
Reply-To:     byard <bluedove@KFALLS.NET>
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From:         byard <bluedove@KFALLS.NET>
Subject:      Re: [WESTY] Canoe on poptop - too much weight?
Comments: To: Todd Guttman <tguttman@COLUMBUS.RR.COM>
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You shouldn't have any problems with that weight, but you may want to
consider getting the "gutter substitute" brackets to install on the sides
of the poptop, and then use a conventional roof rack to keep the canoe off
the top, and probably provide a more secure load.

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> From: Todd Guttman <tguttman@COLUMBUS.RR.COM>
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: [WESTY] Canoe on poptop - too much weight?
> Date: Saturday, June 10, 2000 5:16 AM
>
> I'd like to ask the Westy members of the group if any of them strap their
> canoe(s) directly on the poptop.  We've currently got a 17' Mad River
> Royalex canoe but the hull has a moderate rocker (curve).  Thus, we can't
> directly put in on the roof with foam blocks.
>
> We're contemplating purchasing a new canoe with a straight hull - an Old
> towne Discovery Sport 13'.  I'd like to toss it up on top using foam
blocks
> instead of messing with the racks.  Is the 80 pound weight too much for
the
> poptop?
>
> Thanks for any advice/comments.
>
> Todd Guttman
> Columbus, Ohio
>
> 85 Westy Rivendell