Will the kayak slide on the SeaWings when loading from the front or back?
1125901
No it won't. The wings have rubber strips which keep the kayak in place. They do not allow sliding.
1125902
Yes. The kayak slides easily on the wings and I don't see why it would make a difference which direction you slid it from.
1125903
The kayaks slide easily on to the "Sea Wings". We have only ever loaded from the back of the truck. We are pleased with this purchase.
1125904
I've never tried loading from the front to back, but since the wings are identical, I can't see why it wouldn't work. It most likely depends on your vehicle. Good luck!
1603861
It appears like it would withstand water, but I don't know for sure. The wedge is very hard similar to a board, if that would be a problem in the kayak.
206467
It will because there is alot of adjustment to the scupper hole inserts but the knobs for tightening the adjustments don't prevent the scupper inserts from moving and twisting. I have dumped my kayak several times because of this. If you real want a scupper hole cart I would suggest spending a little more for one from Malone or Bass Pro Shops.
612536
We installed another fin in the front. This kayak is very sensitive to the current. It's not your fault. Good luck!
1956250
If you have a roof rack you should be ok. When you strap the kayak down these buffers really compress, so the front and back of the kayak might bang on the front and back of the roof while driving if you don't have a rack, especially over bumps. In any case, you will need more straps than the ones that come with this setup.
1541036
NO, will not fit in or on my kayak, I like it because it,s easy to roll on soft sand. Since I don't expect to use the cart until I come backto the launch point no problem leaving it in truck.Jim Baldwin
556204
Yes. No problem, as long as the kayak is inflated enough so that the ends don't droop to the ground.
1406083
I dont know, I just lay my kayak directly on the bars and tie them down and it works great
85835
The kayak shouldn't be a problem. When I use the loader, I carry a step stool with me to get to the top of my Forester. Only challenge I can see might be getting the kayak back on the carrier when it's on the roof, but it's only a small move.
1280859
Beverly, I don't if ALL kayaks fit; I don't know ALL kayaks. I use the SeaWing to carry my Ocean Kayak Torque kayaks on top of a Dodge Caravan. I use the factory rack and the SeaWings fit nicely. The Torques are ~14ft long, almost 30" wide and weigh ~75 lbs. each; they are larger than average. I have driven at 70 mph and the kayaks are stable up there. The biggest reason I have these SeaWings is that I can drive into the garage with them during kayaking season, and don't have to take them off all the time. &lt;&lt;http://g-lu.smugmug.com/Family/2012-Christmas/i-nsrHfXs/A&gt;&gt;
838148
Yes it will work. I bought two additional flexible connections tie downs at a hardware store to help hold the cart in place when I roil over deep sand. I use the belt that is attached to the cart as a front support and the two additional flex connections in the back to hold the cart in place. You attach the cart in the middle of the kayak then when you lift the front of the kayak the weight is balanced so as you pull it you are not then holding up the full weight of the kayak because it is being balanced by the cart. I open the cart up set it next to the kayak then lift the front of the kayak and set it on the cart tie it in place and you are ready to go.
668847
I am not sure about "hull"--it's my husband's kayak. But he just sets the kayak on the carrier right side up. Works fine.
1962597
The wheels come off and the frame collapses flat. The frame will have to be strapped down on top of the kayak as it will not fit in any hatches I know of..I have put the wheels in the hatches but my hatches are wide enough...not sure what kind of Kayak you have...
1396895
Yes...the racks are adjustable in width. You place each set of racks on the cross bars at the widths you need. You would need to get wide cross bars to accommodate both kayaks.
1215577
I could slide, but wheels are terrible! Had to do way too much pushing... Not enough coasting, you're better off spending about 130 on a good board, I've been boarding for 5 years so sliding a no problem. And also the deck is way too flexible...
2238216
Nope - I just screwed my cradles into the siding and whatever it is that is under it. Siding is Hardie board, but I assume wood clapboards would be just as sturdy. Kayak only weighs 60 lbs. that is 30 lbs. per not much weight.
1743732
No. It sounds like you are referring to "Side Rails" which run front to back of your vehicle (parallel to the Kayak). You will need Crossbars that run from Side-to-side (Perpendicular to Kayak). These racks straddle the cross bars.