Ed Z wrote:
Hi Jim, thanks for the welcome!
Wow, even with the Visicarbon the boaters were so incompetent they almost crashed into you? I definitely need to be fully attentive in the inlets!
Do you have a recommendation on the waterproof radio?
I'm also trying to figure out the fastest/easy way to load an 80+ pound boat onto a tall SUV by myself
Thinking of going the Hullivator route, but 2 dealers told me there's no way to fit that on my suv. How are people commonly loading an Outback, aside from a pickup bed or trailer?
Thanks,
Ed
Ed -
Can you fold the rear seats down in your SUV? Do you have a trailer hitch? If so, you may be able to find a bed extender that would get most of your Outback adequately supported for short trips. I transported my PA14 in a shortbed pickup with a bed extender for several years, no problem. You'll need to do some research (ground clearance at ramps and that sort of thing) but worth investigating. WRT radios, lots to choose from - see
https://www.westmarine.com/handheld-vhf-radiosI have a 6-yr old Standard Horizon which works fine but it is bulkier than newer models.
PS - my near-misses occurred several miles offshore with no other boat traffic around, so the danger is not just in high traffic areas. The captain's probably had their autopilot on and were not looking for a tiny kayak on a big blue sea. So add a LOUD air horn to your safety equipment list.
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