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Storage and Transportation
The best way to transport your boat is to purchase a trailer or roof
rack from your dealer. The kayak should be transported upside down
to reduce the chance of denting the hull.The boat can be transported
right side up if the proper after market cradles are used to support the
hull. In hot conditions or long term storage, we recommend flipping
it upside down to reduce the chance of denting the hull. Straps can
then be laid across the boat and tied to the rack bars. Straps should
be tight, but not so tight that they distort the shape of the boat. Avoid
using ratchet straps to prevent overtightening.
Be sure to consult your car and roof rack owner’s manual to
ensure that you comply with all recommendations,
precautions and specifications.
NOTE: Remove
the loader when
transporting.
Running a line or strap from the bow and stern of the boat to each
bumper is required. If your bumpers do not have a gap to pass a rope
around, look underneath. There should be a loop of metal, which is
used by car transports such as tow trucks.
Many people like to use the scupper holes to tie the boat to the car.
This helps prevent the boat from sliding back and forth or the tie-down
rope from slipping off the boat. (This is an acceptable method for tying
the boat down for transport.)
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