Boonedox Landing gear opinions? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

GlitchyMcGlitchface · 08-17-2021, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by kirkdavis

I have the boondox landing gear on a 2015 Outback, and their newer Groovy landing gear on a 2016 Outback. No problems with either, but the Groovy is definitely improved. I haven't used grease, but have had it get sticky. I find that if I make sure to rinse well inside the tubes it's not bad. As for the weight, it hold it fine. To make the front end lighter, I transport with my mirage drive bungeed on the back and my game bag flopped over the seat.

Thanks for the info, that's very helpful.

Followup question on the Groovy: How tall are the knuckles when mounted/what's the diameter of their extrusion? I have the kayak stored above the garage door and there isn't much room left over. It looks like these will fit, but I can't find the actual dimensions online. Thanks!

JohnMckroidJr · 08-17-2021, 08:51 AM

It seems like it would be good for a boat launch in freshwater. I have seen them crack the kayak sides when used with an insufficient backing plate under the mount. I am surprised that nobody has mentioned corrosion in saltwater. Not for me, but different strokes for different folks. Good luck with your decision.

YetiX · 08-17-2021, 09:26 AM

The previous owner of my 2015 Outback mounted them on mine. I have no complaints other than their width. I can juuuust squeeze my kayak through my side gate. I believe they're made of aluminum, no evidence of corrosion on mine despite only salt water use.

kirkdavis · 08-17-2021, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by GlitchyMcGlitchface

Thanks for the info, that's very helpful.

Followup question on the Groovy: How tall are the knuckles when mounted/what's the diameter of their extrusion? I have the kayak stored above the garage door and there isn't much room left over. It looks like these will fit, but I can't find the actual dimensions online. Thanks!

I measured it at 2 and 1/8" from the top of the hull to the top of the extrusion.

GlitchyMcGlitchface · 08-17-2021, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by kirkdavis

I measured it at 2 and 1/8" from the top of the hull to the top of the extrusion.

Thank you, @kirkdavis! That'll fit.

08-17-2021, 09:26 AM	#3
YetiX n00b Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: San Diego Posts: 19	The previous owner of my 2015 Outback mounted them on mine. I have no complaints other than their width. I can juuuust squeeze my kayak through my side gate. I believe they're made of aluminum, no evidence of corrosion on mine despite only salt water use. __________________ -Semper Fi- 2015 Hobie Outback Last edited by YetiX; 08-17-2021 at 09:32 AM.

08-17-2021, 08:51 AM	#2
JohnMckroidJr Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 1,963	It seems like it would be good for a boat launch in freshwater. I have seen them crack the kayak sides when used with an insufficient backing plate under the mount. I am surprised that nobody has mentioned corrosion in saltwater. Not for me, but different strokes for different folks. Good luck with your decision.