Date:         Sun, 11 Jun 2000 22:13:58 -0700
Reply-To:     Alistair Bell <albell@UVIC.CA>
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From:         Alistair Bell <albell@UVIC.CA>
Subject:      Re: [WESTY] Canoe on poptop - too much weight?
Comments: To: Todd Guttman <tguttman@columbus.rr.com>
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I put my 18' cedar canvas canoe (approx 95-100 lbs) directly ontop of my
poptop, I made a rubstrip/tie down atttachment for the rear edge of the top,
and at the front edge of the luggage rack the canoe rests on rubber pads.
I'll be glad to give you the details if you'd like.

Alistair



>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
>