In a message dated 97-06-29 13:09:58 EDT, jag@cs.rochester.edu writes: > It is not the foam blocks (or rack either for that matter) that gives > stability. It is the tie downs. Place the canoe symmetrically > length and crosswise between the front and back tiedowns, and firmly > tie it down with a well tensioned line. Now any movement > of the canoe will increase the tension in the lines => Stability! > Been using this method for about 15 years. Works great. Never lost a canoe, nor had one slip. Been doing it for the past 4 years on my 85 Westy. Again no problems. Just took a 300 mile trip this past weekend this way without a problem. I use motorcyle tie down straps at the front and rear for holding the canoe down. 3/8 inch nylon line crosswise across the body of the canoe hooked to the rain gutters.
______________________ Gregg Carlen 85 Westy (149k) + Aluminum Monark 76 Goldwing 51 Plymouth 75 Mercedes 69 Alcort ...need more toys! ______________________
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