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jephs422 · 04-27-2009, 02:18 PM

I thought about one of those, but I have a truck. And it's not impossible to load up myself, it just sux, LOL. It's the carrying it that is too hard. I think I might just have to make a set of wheels with 15" rims, then I can go up or down stairs all I want, LOL.

MVC · 04-27-2009, 03:21 PM

P.M. sent

Geoffkoop · 04-27-2009, 06:53 PM

Hook me up to a thresher like that and I'll carry your yaks for you

jephs422 · 04-28-2009, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geoffkoop

Hook me up to a thresher like that and I'll carry your yaks for you

LOL!!! Anytime brother, you just got to come up North a bit....My spot is no secret honey hole, it's all right time, and right presentation.

trob · 04-30-2009, 02:03 PM

jephs- just fyi.....your handles are on the wrong side of your reels

edit....and yes, im jealous of the yak T

jephs422 · 04-30-2009, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trob

jephs- just fyi.....your handles are on the wrong side of your reels

edit....and yes, im jealous of the yak T

Dang!! No wonder I always have to turn my rods upside down to reel!!!

MrPatrick · 04-30-2009, 11:18 PM

There is an easy way to load a large yak on a car/truck. With the tailgate of your truck down strap your kayak cart to the tailgate with the wheels facing up. Place the nose of your yak on top of the wheels. To protect the back of the hull put down an old rug under the stern. With the bow on the wheels walk back to the stern while keeping the yak from rolling off. When you get to the stern, lift the tail end of your yak and roll it up onto the roof of your truck or rack on the roof. then all you have to do is flip it so you don't deform the hull. Easy peasy lemon squezzey.
For a sedan put the wheels on the trunk and roll it up. I did this with my old FND and do it with my trident if I am tired.
Hope this helps a few people. Patrick

04-30-2009, 02:03 PM	#5
trob Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Marcos (now idaho) Posts: 231	jephs- just fyi.....your handles are on the wrong side of your reels edit....and yes, im jealous of the yak T __________________

04-30-2009, 11:18 PM	#7
MrPatrick Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Waiting to launch Posts: 1,381	load There is an easy way to load a large yak on a car/truck. With the tailgate of your truck down strap your kayak cart to the tailgate with the wheels facing up. Place the nose of your yak on top of the wheels. To protect the back of the hull put down an old rug under the stern. With the bow on the wheels walk back to the stern while keeping the yak from rolling off. When you get to the stern, lift the tail end of your yak and roll it up onto the roof of your truck or rack on the roof. then all you have to do is flip it so you don't deform the hull. Easy peasy lemon squezzey. For a sedan put the wheels on the trunk and roll it up. I did this with my old FND and do it with my trident if I am tired. Hope this helps a few people. Patrick

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04-27-2009, 02:18 PM	#1
jephs422 Junior Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 20	I thought about one of those, but I have a truck. And it's not impossible to load up myself, it just sux, LOL. It's the carrying it that is too hard. I think I might just have to make a set of wheels with 15" rims, then I can go up or down stairs all I want, LOL.

04-27-2009, 03:21 PM	#2
MVC Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Costa Mesa Posts: 278	P.M. sent

04-27-2009, 06:53 PM	#3
Geoffkoop Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: So. Orange County Posts: 302	Hook me up to a thresher like that and I'll carry your yaks for you