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campnfish
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No test as of yet, however with those small blocks screwed in against the gunwales my guess is it will be very solid, I was going to make the blocks adjustable, but i got lazy and just decided to screw them to the 2x4, i have everything marked so i know just where to place the canoe each time so it should be tight against the blocks all the time. If i get more time i may try to make them adjustable so i could carry my tandem up there and be able to adjust without a screw gun and use thumb screws like the u-bolts..I have a trip next week so can report back after.
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MReid
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campnfish: If i get more time i may try to make them adjustable so i could carry my tandem up there and be able to adjust without a screw gun and use thumb screws like the u-bolts..I have a trip next week so can report back after. "
Or you could go old school and attach some carpet on the 2x4s--it provides protection for the gunnels and a low-slip environment. I've put thousands and thousands of miles on Quik-n-Easy's and carpeted 2x4s. You can throw anything up there and it's surprisingly secure.
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campnfish
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mjmkjun: "Pretty darn slick for improvisation. I assume you have a flat washer then a lock washer under each wingnut.
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No lock washer, holds tight now but i may throw one on.
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awbrown
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Looks good, especially with that Northstar beauty on top.
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andym
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Very nice.
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Jackfish
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Looks pretty slick. Have you done any test trips with a canoe or two on it? Pros? Cons? What are your thoughts?
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Bannock
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Nice. Nothing' wrong with that.
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mjmkjun
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Pretty darn slick for improvisation. I assume you have a flat washer then a lock washer under each wingnut.
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ParkerMag
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awbrown: "Looks good, especially with that Northstar beauty on top."
Yes, peach of a boat!
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campnfish
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I stole most of this from others I had seen do the same, but thought I'd post what I ended up with. I did not want to buy an expensive rack right now as I am still shopping for a new vehicle. I had everything lying around, except for the U bolts. I added some upgrades with some stops and padding and paint.
      
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andym
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Lock washers are probably a good idea to combat road vibration.
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Grizzlyman
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SO pardon this stupid question....and this might be a really stupid one... but do you strap it down or are the 2x4 block somehow wedged against the gunnel to “lock” it?
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