WTT my X-factor for something lighter - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

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

Jimmy.P. · 05-04-2009, 11:14 AM

How much??

jephs422 · 05-04-2009, 02:04 PM

Hey sorry guys, I got a few PM's but have been away from my computer.

After looking at my different options of available lighter kayaks, I am going to just keep the X-Factor (cause it's a great ride) and just buy like a Tarpon 12 or something like that.

jephs422 · 05-04-2009, 02:06 PM

Oh and if anyone can find me a good deal on a Tarpon 12, I'll invite you come play with these

SanDogSWO · 05-04-2009, 02:30 PM

There is a Tarpon 100 for $500 and two Tarpon 140s on Craigslist San Diego right now for $775/$800 if you want to go two feet shorter or longer.

04-30-2009, 11:18 PM	#1
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

05-04-2009, 11:14 AM	#2
Jimmy.P. "Every dog has its day" Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 7	xfactor How much??

05-04-2009, 02:30 PM	#5
SanDogSWO Junior Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ramona Posts: 18	There is a Tarpon 100 for $500 and two Tarpon 140s on Craigslist San Diego right now for $775/$800 if you want to go two feet shorter or longer. __________________ Sola Deo Gloria

05-04-2009, 02:04 PM	#3
jephs422 Junior Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 20	Hey sorry guys, I got a few PM's but have been away from my computer. After looking at my different options of available lighter kayaks, I am going to just keep the X-Factor (cause it's a great ride) and just buy like a Tarpon 12 or something like that.

05-04-2009, 02:06 PM	#4
jephs422 Junior Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 20	Oh and if anyone can find me a good deal on a Tarpon 12, I'll invite you come play with these