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Trying to visualize where your main bunks end. I can make out the fwd approx but the aft is hard to picture. Can you tell me specifically where on the PA the fwd/aft bunks end, say n inches from aft and n inches from fwd or just reference a stock item on the deck?
Ans: About 12" from the center of the front bunk and about 6" from the center of the aft bunk...this is where I have the 22° coupler attached.
Dr.SteelheadCatcher wrote:
Please don't take offense to my reply as this topic has been flogged over the past several years.
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No offense, not sure I'm following the flogging part.
Ans: There is numerous past posting that cover the topic....that's all.
Dr.SteelheadCatcher wrote:
Since the PA-14 was too heavy to car top, I bought a Hobie Trailex trailer with the carpeted bunks....I was lead to believe the bunks would do a good job supporting the PA-14.
That was not a good solution owing to the kayaks shape.
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I'm a little confused here, bunk is "NOT" a good solution?
Ans: No, since the hull would be supported on the outer part of the hull and not through the mid section.
Dr.SteelheadCatcher wrote:
Tom Kirkman had a simple solution using 2" PVC. I too believe in the kiss principle, so I "shamelessly stole his idea". My only change was to use 2.875" OD schedule 40 PVC.
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So 2.875" OD is that simply put 2.5" schedule 40? I'm trying to figure out if I should use 2.5" or 2" and I really think either would do but I prefer to use the 2.5" so I can use a sleeve size that works for my application.
Ans: The 2.875" OD is sold as 3" PVC in my area.
Dr.SteelheadCatcher wrote:
I mounted the PVC directly to the Trailex carpeted 2 x 6 boards spaced 67" on center apart using 1/4 x 20 SS bolts, a large fender washer under the bolt head and a second fender washer and nylock nut under the 2 x 6.......but I also slotted the PVC about 1" length wise so the PVC could "sag/move over over time"....and as Jim_MI noted, it does sag to fit the hulls shape.
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So 67" apart on center you mean the cross members are that far apart? I was thinking 7' or 84" but I could certainly tighten it up some. Exactly my thought on the slotting, allows for movement. My cross member will pivot too...this will be a fun project this weekend.
Ans: Hobie has recommended that their nice, but spendy cradles be spaced 67" apart, on center for PA-12 and 14's.
Dr.SteelheadCatcher wrote:
I did mount a 600# capacity, $32 Atwood winch on the frame to help load the PA on a steep ramp......I am a bit older than Jim_MI
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Old or not, great idea and I will do the same if possible.
Ans: You won't regret adding the winch. I added a 9" wide rubber roller to make it easier to winch on my PA.
Roy, good luck with your project.