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| Author: | bigdrop [ Thu Apr 26, 2012 6:34 am ] |
| Post subject: | Car Top Carring with Twist-N-Stow rudder |
Given the way the twist-n-stow rudder sits when stowed - would it be better to carry the kayak butt first on top of the car due to wind buffeting? |
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| Author: | Kal-P-Dal [ Thu Apr 26, 2012 6:58 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Car Top Carring with Twist-N-Stow rudder |
I have an Adventure kayak and a Volvo V40 with rails. That is exactly what I do, "butt first". But I have another reason for doing so. On the V40 that means that the twist-n-stow rudder is right over the engine cover and does not stick out ahead of the car. Therefore more protected under transportation. (I also transport the kayak upside down) thomas |
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| Author: | augaug [ Thu Apr 26, 2012 10:56 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Car Top Carring with Twist-N-Stow rudder |
I never had any problems with the boat, bow first. Just make sure you put the rudder under the bungee. That rudder faces a lot of force sailing in dense water, so air, although fast moving, isn't going to cause any problems if it's bungee'd down. |
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| Author: | bigdrop [ Thu Apr 26, 2012 12:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Car Top Carring with Twist-N-Stow rudder |
Two great replies to date - now I need a tie-breaker post I guess. Thanks guys |
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| Author: | LazyLefty [ Thu Apr 26, 2012 12:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Car Top Carring with Twist-N-Stow rudder |
I load mine bow first, but make sure the rudder is bungee'd. Never had a problem, hauled my yak all the way from IA to SC this way, round trip mileage was over 1900 miles not one problem. |
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| Author: | Dan Morera [ Thu Apr 26, 2012 1:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Car Top Carring with Twist-N-Stow rudder |
I load mine bow first too, mine is a revo, and as mentioned before I just make sure the rudder is under the bungee cords. That thing ain't moving. |
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| Author: | RPL [ Thu Apr 26, 2012 5:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Car Top Carring with Twist-N-Stow rudder |
Amen to all of the above. I go bow first with the rudder tucked under the bungees. |
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| Author: | Greg SS396 [ Thu Apr 26, 2012 5:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Car Top Carring with Twist-N-Stow rudder |
I haul bow first but, was told by my dealer to only use one part of the bungee cord over the rudder because both will warp the rudder. |
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| Author: | ChangeMan [ Wed May 02, 2012 8:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Car Top Carring with Twist-N-Stow rudder |
My TI came with the new rudder which is not twist and stow. I understood that we should all upgrade on islands. Unfortunately the new design rudder standing up, does not fit under my door in the garage. I simply remove the rudder pin and carefully lay the rudder down, facing forward. I secure with the one bungee and have travelled several hundred miles without a problem. This is how I transport the TI -  The setup is assisted as sail sits on top of the rudder under that one bungee. |
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| Author: | stobbo [ Wed May 02, 2012 8:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Car Top Carring with Twist-N-Stow rudder |
Adventure. Butt first, right ways up (in cradles); seat in place but folded down near flat (seat back bungee unhooked); gear stowed (incl mast, paddle, sail, fishing rods etc) inside boat; larger/heavier items stowed under the retaining bungees on the luggage shelf. |
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