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 Post subject: Storage of the PA
PostPosted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 12:22 pm 
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What is the best way to store the PA other than stood up on end as the manual states. Thanks in advance for any help. :?:


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 Post subject: Re: Storage of the PA
PostPosted: Mon Jan 04, 2010 2:23 pm 
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The manual states up on end as one option... also flat on the ground, on the molded cradles as shown in the catalog and upside down on the top rails always works.

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 Post subject: Re: Storage of the PA
PostPosted: Wed Jan 06, 2010 6:21 pm 
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Would long term storage be ok with the cradle set? I am not sure if Hobie intended the cradle set for transport only. Sorry for all the questions, just want to take care of my PA.


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 Post subject: Re: Storage of the PA
PostPosted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 9:58 am 
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Yes, long term on the cradles is likely the best way to store the boat. The cradles conform to the hull shape and support the load over wide areas. This is good.

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 Post subject: Re: Storage of the PA
PostPosted: Fri Jan 08, 2010 7:51 am 
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Would it be ok to transport my PA on a trailer where it will be sitting flat on its bottom. I have the bottom level of the trailer fully decked in plywood so it would have the majority of the boat itself resting completely flat. There will of course be some overhang off the front and rear of the trailer, but nothing extreme. I am even thinking about using a rubberized mat on the playwood like you would see on the floor of a gym (or something close too it).

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 Post subject: Re: Storage of the PA
PostPosted: Fri Jan 08, 2010 9:29 am 
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The factory says flat on the ground ... or the trailer would be OK. You may see some flattening of rounded surfaces, so some cradles or padding is better.

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 Post subject: Re: Storage of the PA
PostPosted: Fri Jan 15, 2010 6:27 am 
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mmiller wrote:
The factory says flat on the ground ... or the trailer would be OK. You may see some flattening of rounded surfaces, so some cradles or padding is better.


Got any pics of the cradles? Are they available from Hobie dealers?


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 Post subject: Re: Storage of the PA
PostPosted: Fri Jan 15, 2010 9:23 am 
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Yes, available from dealers. You can see the concept in the catalog as used on the Adventure Island. Page 25 of the current catalog: http://www.hobiecat.com/support/pdfs/kayak_catalog/eKayakCatalog2009_Fall_24-25.pdf

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