16' Yak Transport-Pick Up Truck - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

dgax65 · 11-18-2008, 03:15 PM

I kept my kayak on my rack for over two years with no problems.

It would have taken 4 guys to even attempt to steal the yak and rack. I have cable locks that connect to the bed, racks, kayak and my gear boxes. I'm sure that a determined thief could steal anything, but it would take some time. That's the case with everything, though. There are very few foolproof security measures; however, you can make it so difficult or time consuming the thief will look for an easier target.

Those rollers will make dents in the hull if the kayak sits on them for any length of time. Even the saddles can cause hull deformations. Either carry the kayak up-side-down or don't leave it on the rack for long.

speedydk · 11-18-2008, 06:01 PM

I'm glad this came up I'm looking for some ideas on a rack system myself since I broke the aluminum ladder rack I am still using. As for securing the kayaks (and racks) I use a Masterlock Python. Mine is 25' long and secures my x13 in the rack and a mini-x in the bed simple to do since the cable slides right through the scupper holes and the tie down point in the bed of my ford truck and yes my yak has been going everywhere I go most of this year since I got it in April of this year. I try to get out twice a week so not much point in taking it down. Thanks for the ideas guys! I'm thinking something similar with roof rack on the cab and a goal post for in the back so I can really load up the gear when its time to go camping! Although I wonder if the goal post coould be modified to accept a hitch mount bike rack?
Thanks again guys gotta luv this web site.
Darren

bluesquids · 11-19-2008, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by speedydk

Although I wonder if the goal post coould be modified to accept a hitch mount bike rack?
Darren

I found one of these at harbor freight. Problem is the back and forth play(wobble) of the goal post is doubled! That requires some type of modification. Also it needs another extender so they are not on top of each other.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=99591

bluesquids · 11-19-2008, 03:41 PM

I also use 2'' pipe ladder racks that look kinda like roll bars.
Truck supply place in Santee had them for $80 each.
I use a socket wrench with the hex fitting to take them on/off,takes about 5minutes. Needed some modifications to attach cradles to the 2'' pipe. Also, not quite as tall as the pic below, more flush with the truck body.
Still, most of the time I just hang the single yak out of the truck bed.

Craig jones · 11-20-2008, 01:51 PM

Rob's one side ladder rack is what I have on my tundra, I added foam pipe insulation to the crossbars that make it really easy to load the yak with no damages. The width of each section is adjustable so the yak is snug won't move sideways. Fasten with web straps.

11-18-2008, 03:15 PM	#1
dgax65 Guerro Grande Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 629	I kept my kayak on my rack for over two years with no problems. It would have taken 4 guys to even attempt to steal the yak and rack. I have cable locks that connect to the bed, racks, kayak and my gear boxes. I'm sure that a determined thief could steal anything, but it would take some time. That's the case with everything, though. There are very few foolproof security measures; however, you can make it so difficult or time consuming the thief will look for an easier target. Those rollers will make dents in the hull if the kayak sits on them for any length of time. Even the saddles can cause hull deformations. Either carry the kayak up-side-down or don't leave it on the rack for long. __________________ Douglas Gaxiola Team No Fish- Amateur Staff

11-19-2008, 03:41 PM	#4
bluesquids Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jamul, CA Posts: 243	I also use 2'' pipe ladder racks that look kinda like roll bars. Truck supply place in Santee had them for $80 each. I use a socket wrench with the hex fitting to take them on/off,takes about 5minutes. Needed some modifications to attach cradles to the 2'' pipe. Also, not quite as tall as the pic below, more flush with the truck body. Still, most of the time I just hang the single yak out of the truck bed. __________________ Thanks, bluesquids

11-18-2008, 06:01 PM	#2
speedydk Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Orange County Ca. Posts: 99	I'm glad this came up I'm looking for some ideas on a rack system myself since I broke the aluminum ladder rack I am still using. As for securing the kayaks (and racks) I use a Masterlock Python. Mine is 25' long and secures my x13 in the rack and a mini-x in the bed simple to do since the cable slides right through the scupper holes and the tie down point in the bed of my ford truck and yes my yak has been going everywhere I go most of this year since I got it in April of this year. I try to get out twice a week so not much point in taking it down. Thanks for the ideas guys! I'm thinking something similar with roof rack on the cab and a goal post for in the back so I can really load up the gear when its time to go camping! Although I wonder if the goal post coould be modified to accept a hitch mount bike rack? Thanks again guys gotta luv this web site. Darren

11-20-2008, 01:51 PM	#5
Craig jones Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 27	Rob's one side ladder rack is what I have on my tundra, I added foam pipe insulation to the crossbars that make it really easy to load the yak with no damages. The width of each section is adjustable so the yak is snug won't move sideways. Fasten with web straps.