mmiller wrote:
That is not a good solution unless it bends to the bottom shape and spreads the load over the length. Point loading the scupper areas will push the hull up and then translates into the cockpit floor pushing up.
My Oasis has been stored and trailered this way for several years now. The PVC does bend and the load is distributed well throughout the supported length and there is no deformation of the hull. The scupper cart inserts in the hull do not make contact with 3” PVC as they do with 2”, at least on the Oasis and Outfitter kayaks. I did remove the seat manual drains as they would obviously make contact, though others have just notched their PVC at those locations. Using cradles was not an option as Hobie does not sell a set designed for an Oasis or that supports it well.
I can say that after resisting PVC bunks for a couple years, launching and retrieving the kayak is so much easier this way versus an upside down kayak.
Peter