Return to Hobie.com
Hobie Forums
It is currently Mon Mar 18, 2024 7:35 pm

All times are UTC - 8 hours [ DST ]




Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 8 posts ] 
Author Message
PostPosted: Mon Jun 25, 2012 10:09 am 
Offline
Site Rank - Old Salt

Joined: Sun Aug 02, 2009 11:29 am
Posts: 421
Took the 6 Yakima Mako saddles off my trailer and mounted two 4" black pipes lengthwise to the support bars. Even with 6 Mako saddles to spread the load my PA's hull was getting dents. The trailer is a late 1940's 1/4 ton Bantam trailer. I may add carpet to the pipes if they end up being too slick for inclined launches.

Image

Image


Top
 Profile  
 
PostPosted: Mon Jun 25, 2012 6:58 pm 
Offline
Site Rank - Captain

Joined: Tue May 08, 2012 5:50 pm
Posts: 35
What is the protective covering you have on the bow bottom point? I have had my PA 14 for 2 days and already see that the front point on the bottome is going to take some abuse
Jeff

_________________
2012 PA14 (PA14)
'85 Land Cruiser FJ60
Custom PA14 / Recreation Stuff trailer
Old Outback - SOLD

It's called "Fishing" for a reason...Otherwise, it would be called "Catching"


Top
 Profile  
 
PostPosted: Wed Jun 27, 2012 7:00 am 
Offline
Site Rank - Captain

Joined: Thu Nov 03, 2011 8:41 am
Posts: 66
This concept works well on roof racks as well. Second season of using this method and it's great. I haven't found the need for carpet on them.


Top
 Profile  
 
PostPosted: Wed Jun 27, 2012 7:11 am 
Offline
Site Rank - Old Salt

Joined: Tue Jul 19, 2005 6:29 pm
Posts: 2763
Location: High Point, NC
The use of smaller diameter pipe (2-inch) results in the pipe better conforming to the hull shape of the PA.


Top
 Profile  
 
PostPosted: Wed Jun 27, 2012 7:29 am 
Offline
Site Rank - Old Salt

Joined: Sun Aug 02, 2009 11:29 am
Posts: 421
jfnall, it is keeleazy tape,
http://www.keeleazy.com/
Tom, I mainly wanted the 4" pipe so I could get my hand inside to tighten the u-bolts. I am going to watch this closely to see if it will work out ok. I also wanted the larger diameter to keep the hull away from the crossbars and because the 4" has to be stronger than the 2" pipe. I take this trailer on rough 4x4 roads.
Turtle, what diameter and type of pipes are you using and how did you secure them to the rack?


Top
 Profile  
 
PostPosted: Wed Jun 27, 2012 7:39 am 
Offline
Site Rank - Old Salt

Joined: Tue Jul 19, 2005 6:29 pm
Posts: 2763
Location: High Point, NC
It'll work. No problem. But the smaller pipe will better conform to the hull. You just drill all the way through it and use the top hole to insert a socket, screwdriver or whatever you need to reach to the fastener.


Top
 Profile  
 
PostPosted: Sun Jul 01, 2012 4:57 pm 
Offline
Site Rank - Captain

Joined: Tue Apr 17, 2012 7:30 am
Posts: 85
Has anyone considered taking a 2" PVC pipe and sheathing it with a foam cover?
Something like this http://www.foamexpress1.com/Basement_Pole_Bumper.php
I would think that the foam would take the shape of the hull and provide even more support.
At $11.00 for a 5 foot section, it's not half bad. I'm thinking about doing this for the PVC I'm about to put on my trailer for the PA12.

Total cost to build a cushioned PVC bunk for a P12 would end up running around $60-$65.


Top
 Profile  
 
PostPosted: Sun Jul 01, 2012 5:06 pm 
Offline
Site Rank - Deck Hand

Joined: Wed Jun 16, 2010 6:55 pm
Posts: 22
I rammed some large pool noodles (even cheaper than $11!!) through my 3 inch pipe. Seems to work well. It definitely doesn't slide as easily, but it fits perfectly.


Top
 Profile  
 
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 8 posts ] 

All times are UTC - 8 hours [ DST ]


Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 2 guests


You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum

Jump to:  
© Hobie Cat Company. All rights reserved.
Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group