Well, I am 99% done with the rack. Now all I need is the Tandem Island to see how well it works.
Remember, I wanted a simple and fast 1 man solution for loading and unloading the boat on the roof of my Tacoma.
* The rack I used made by Front Runner and is rated for over 300 lb (unlike other most brands at 160 lb)
* The black PVC is spaced at 11' apart and has aluminum square tubing reinforcing through the PVC. Additional tubes are on the sides for the amas has no reinforcement since the amas are light (the plan is to load it while it's apart).
* The PVC pipes position can be adjusted if needed.
* I got 2 aluminum roller bank (
https://www.etrailer.com/Boat-Trailer-P ... 21741.html ) and created brackets to hold them in place while loading/unloading the boat.
* I got an expensive REI stern wheel cart to tie to the front of the yak while I load it in reverse with the back side up, the front will roll on the ground (
https://www.rei.com/product/738003/quan ... heels-cart ) I think there is a cheaper solution, except I saw a video of a guy using it on a TI and knew it'll work. I just didn't feel like more research.
After attaching the rollers, I can drive down to the water to unload. While the car is parked, the rollers are going to stay on and secured (unless a thieve has a huge hard on for my rollers so a wrench is what needed to take it off).
I got a feeling this is going to work. Here are some pictures of the work and end results.