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TRANSPORTATION

Paddling kayaks and canoes may be 

the most graceful way to explore our 
waters. But handling boats on land can 
be cumbersome. Thankfully, proper 
equipment makes transportation easy 
and safe.  

Ideally your canoe should be carried 

cockpit-side down, but kayaks can be 
transported cockpit-side down, on their 
sides with appropriate rack accessories 
(like Stackers or J-style hull supports) or 
cockpit-side up using cradles or saddles. 

No matter how you carry your boat, 

be sure to run two straps around the 
hull to the roof rack in addition to lines 
from the bow and stern to both bum-
pers of your vehicle. Straps wrapped 
too-tightly around the hull can warp 
your boat (especially in hot weather). 
Keep the lines snug, and take care not to 
harm your boat.

The manufacturer of your roof 

rack may have special instructions and 
weight recommendations for carrying 
boats on your vehicle. Check with the 
rack manufacturer if you have questions.

If you do not have a rack system, 

soft rack pads can be used between the 
boat and your car top. Run straps over 
the canoe or kayak and through the car 
doors to secure the boat to the roof, in 
addition to tying it to your bumpers at 
the bow and stern. Remember straps 
should be secure, but not overly tight. 
Stop and check your load as you drive.

STORAGE

Your new boat is carefully crafted to 

ensure optimum durability. But im-
proper storage can quickly degrade hull 

shape, color and UV-protection. Storage 
is key! 

Above all else, store your kayak out 

of the sun. Waxes and protectants are 
simply not enough–they will eventually 
wash off the boat into our waterways. 
Signs of sun damage include fading, 
a loss of fl exibility and cracking that 
cannot be repaired. Keep your kayak or 
canoe inside or under cover, especially 
if you live in a sunny climate. A tarp 
properly suspended above the boat will 
protect the boat from ultraviolet light. 
Do not cover your boat by laying a 
tarp directly on it. With the heat of the 
sun, the tarp creates an oven that can 
damage, distort or discolor the hull. 
Simply leave an air space to allow for 
air circulation. 

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