Transporting: Bow/Stern Line A Must? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Mahigeer · 08-16-2015, 03:56 PM

I am for tie down. The wind force can lift the kayak, at least damage your roof, but who knows what else can happen.ffice

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Dave Legacy · 08-16-2015, 04:24 PM

I'm pretty well convinced to go with the bow and stern line. My front and rear tie-down points are behind plastic panels, not a big deal. Worth it to avoid injury!

FISH11 · 08-16-2015, 07:49 PM

For the last 3 years I have carried my 14.4 foot Malibu X Factor on the roof rack of my Jeep grand Cherokee. I use the factory roof rack and crossbars and installed some kayak saddles on the crossbars. I put the cross bars as far front and back as they will go. I do not use a bow or stern line, only ratchet tie downs over the kayak at the cross bars. I have driven up to 90 mph (ohhpps, I thing that was speeding) and usually drive 70 mph on the freeway. I have never had a problem even on a trip to the sierras on over 950 miles. If your car is smaller and the distance between the crossbars is less than 4 feet than use the bow and stern lines on kayaks that are over 12 feet long.

08-16-2015, 03:56 PM	#1
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,910	I am for tie down. The wind force can lift the kayak, at least damage your roof, but who knows what else can happen.fficeffice" />>> >> These are easily made and work great.>> >> >> This style prevents blocking the view.>> >>

08-16-2015, 04:24 PM	#2
Dave Legacy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Hacienda Heights, CA Posts: 427	I'm pretty well convinced to go with the bow and stern line. My front and rear tie-down points are behind plastic panels, not a big deal. Worth it to avoid injury!