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Transporting Kayaks by Truck
Posted on 3/9/14 at 7:09 pm
Posted on 3/9/14 at 7:09 pm
My situation, I have a 4 door GMC Sierra with a low profile toolbox so my bed isn't all that big. My wife and I have two 12' Tarpon kayaks. Currently we are putting them on top of her SUV, but looking for something easier for my truck. Got any suggestions?
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Posted on 3/9/14 at 7:11 pm to corndawg85
If it's impossible to strap them down in the bed, get a truck bed extender.
Posted on 3/9/14 at 7:12 pm to boom roasted
Will a truck bed extender support the weight of two? They are about 63 pounds a piece.
Posted on 3/9/14 at 7:15 pm to corndawg85
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hey are about 63 pounds a piece.
That ain't shite.
Posted on 3/9/14 at 7:15 pm to corndawg85
Posted on 3/9/14 at 7:20 pm to corndawg85
Bed extender will be fine for length and weight.
I know a dude that hauls a Tarpon 160 in a Tacoma with extender, no problems.
I know a dude that hauls a Tarpon 160 in a Tacoma with extender, no problems.
Posted on 3/9/14 at 7:26 pm to corndawg85
Yeah, those T-extenders that fit in to the trailer hitch are money.
You can also turn them up where the boats ride up high so you can put stuff in the bed.
Maybe someone can post a pic.
You can also turn them up where the boats ride up high so you can put stuff in the bed.
Maybe someone can post a pic.
Posted on 3/9/14 at 7:28 pm to corndawg85
I saw someone who welded a rack to stack two kayaks that slid in the bed of his truck and connected to his receiver hitch. You slid one kayak into the "frame" and strapped the other kayak onto the top of the rack/frame.
The problem I found is that there isn't enough space between the wheel wells to put them side to side. So you either need to put them on the side or stack them.
The problem I found is that there isn't enough space between the wheel wells to put them side to side. So you either need to put them on the side or stack them.
Posted on 3/9/14 at 7:32 pm to OldHickory
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Yeah, those T-extenders that fit in to the trailer hitch are money.
You can also turn them up where the boats ride up high so you can put stuff in the bed.
Maybe someone can post a pic.
Depending on how wide they are, if you use this you might have to slide them in sideways.
Posted on 3/9/14 at 7:33 pm to corndawg85
I have pretty much the same truck.
I use a bed extender.
I use a bed extender.
Posted on 3/9/14 at 7:38 pm to corndawg85
Just get a bed extender.
Posted on 3/9/14 at 7:41 pm to DrTyger
Appreciate all the input 
Posted on 3/9/14 at 7:55 pm to corndawg85
I have a short bed Tacoma and I use a bed extender
Posted on 3/9/14 at 8:02 pm to corndawg85
It shouldn't be a problem.
Posted on 3/9/14 at 8:50 pm to corndawg85
I use a bed extender with a Hobie Pro Angler 12 which is 100+ lbs...it'll be fine
Posted on 3/9/14 at 8:51 pm to TigerPimpNationTrank
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Hobie Pro Angler 12
Posted on 3/9/14 at 8:59 pm to TigerPimpNationTrank
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I use a bed extender with a Hobie Pro Angler 12 which is 100+ lbs...it'll be fine
You coming to the OB Kayak GT with that thing?
Posted on 3/9/14 at 9:00 pm to TigerPimpNationTrank
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TigerPimpNationTrank
Slight high jack question for you.
Since you have a hobie, you may be able to provide insight on a hobie model for me.
I've seen some people fishing out of the Hobie Adventure Island setup. I'm curious as to how that model is set up for occasional fishing. I don't have the frame of reference for fishing purposes.
I could use the sail and outrigger setup for some long distance events, and I was thinking it may be decent for fishing as well. I could leave the sail and outriggers off if need be.
LINK with more info
Any insight?
This post was edited on 3/9/14 at 9:02 pm
Posted on 3/9/14 at 9:01 pm to tigers win2
16 is awfully long for marsh fishing. trolling for specks in destin? fine.
actually trolling with a sail would be fukn awesome
actually trolling with a sail would be fukn awesome
Posted on 3/9/14 at 9:06 pm to jimbeam
Yeah, I know it's long.
It would just be easier to justify if it had two purposes.
It would just be easier to justify if it had two purposes.
This post was edited on 3/9/14 at 9:11 pm
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