Anyone have some novel forms of transporting kayaks ?

I have 2 4m sitons which don't wish to accomodate each other in any position.

Tend to strap one to the top of my trailer and then strap the second in a manner across the top of the first. Takes a good 1/2 an hour and some manhandling to get the buggers positioned and tied down securely.

Am considering getting a roofrack so I can put 1 on the car and 1 on the trailer ? 

My other thought was to get a framework to mount to the top of the trailer - but this seems like hard work.

Pland

my dad has got roof racks for his car but havent actuallt used them yet but they are all moulded with a good fastening system. i would say this is a good idea.

b.m

i pop the hatch and put mine in the pasenger seat. i make sure it wears a seatbelt and tie the hatch down with a rope that goes through the end carry handle. its secure, but the exhaust fumes hinder my paddling abilities a bit, i tend to just want to sleep when i get there. i have a roof rack to fit onto the wifes car when i get a chance. but i have to make the brackets that hold the kayak in place. i'll use plywood and cut it with a template of the kayaks bottom side profile.

maybe i'll just buy a hiace, much easier!

Hi Big Fish Hunter,

What is a wank wank Strap??

Hellfish,

I have used Thule roof racks for surfboards, they are excellent, pricey though. They probably will have attachments for kayaks.

Have thought about getting a kayak, and have found your comparisons excellent.

Got to agree with all to try before you buy to make sure it is comfortable for you personally. I remembering reading about a chap who had a good setup in the NZ Fishing News. Was 3 or 4 months ago.

Cheers Woody

Cheers Woody.

All - thanks for the excellent feedback.

Will go look at some roofracks.

Pland