Keeping the kayaks warm.

KenM · 01-23-2022, 11:14 AM

My project to make custom kayak racks for our 8'-3" high Promaster van got stalled last fall by a series of major "events" and cold weather. I got as far as new rails, crossbars and getting the Hullavators mounted and working. As I suspected though, the cradles supplied with the Hullivators are a terrible fit for our boats. I will need to make some custom cradles to insure a secure mounting.

Too cold now to work in the garage! I need to get dimensions of the curvature of kayak and the angle of the chines in order to even make a prototype. I have resorted to a temporary workspace on the living room floor. Makes a good conversation piece. Gotta hurry now... only have a couple of months before the ice melts. --KenM

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01-23-2022, 11:14 AM	#1
KenM Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Louisville Oh Posts: 389 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0	Keeping the kayaks warm. My project to make custom kayak racks for our 8'-3" high Promaster van got stalled last fall by a series of major "events" and cold weather. I got as far as new rails, crossbars and getting the Hullavators mounted and working. As I suspected though, the cradles supplied with the Hullivators are a terrible fit for our boats. I will need to make some custom cradles to insure a secure mounting. Too cold now to work in the garage! I need to get dimensions of the curvature of kayak and the angle of the chines in order to even make a prototype. I have resorted to a temporary workspace on the living room floor. Makes a good conversation piece. Gotta hurry now... only have a couple of months before the ice melts. --KenM kayak1.jpg kayak2.jpg