I think Wenonah makes an 18# 18'6" solo marathon racing canoe. A little tippy for fishin' and campin though. Probably would lift up with the westy roof though. I think the tandem model weighs a pound or two more. Both boats would cost more than most used vanagons. DM&FS ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steven Denis" <NotaJeep@AOL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Friday, December 14, 2001 4:38 PM Subject: Re: canoe on a westy?
> In a message dated 12/14/01 5:04:33 PM Eastern Standard Time, > poll7356@UIDAHO.EDU writes: > > << can i still lift the top if the canoe is on it (assuming it's strapped to > the lifting section). >> > Ummm...Well.... I've use the bolt on gutters on mine so the rack will go > up..BUT.the canoe and even a LIGHT one..it's a bit much..with a 72 lb Grumman > up there it was all #250 of me could do to open the roof..the springs that > balance the thing are closely matched to the weight of the top..then think > "side thrust".. on the hinges... > generally a BAD idea to lift the roof with anythig on it, > if you have a super kevlar-spyderweb reinforced feather weight > canoe/kayak?..sure..but what's the bid deal on taking it OFF anyway?..OK..so > short syncro owners have a gripe, but.... > > Steven M. Denis > 3642 Longleaf Drive > Elm City, NC 27822 > > "Hey! nice Jeep, Mister! " > "Look kid, it's NOTAJEEP! " |
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