Can these be used in a kayak that never had foot braces? Could I just drill holes into the kayak? I don't know how it works
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Yes you can drill holes. You will need to pick up the correct fasteners from your local hardware store that fit the holes in the foot brace.
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Yes, this is exactly what I did. My wife's kayak did not originally have braces so I bought these. Each brace requires just two holes. It was a pretty simple installation.
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Just make sure they are within your reach .you will need to make sure you can pull back with top of your foot to reset them.I replaced ones in my kayak and needed to drill new holes .I plugged old ones and siliconed all hardware and hasn't leaked a drop.
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Yes. Place them on the outside and mark the holes then drill. They do not come with any hardware so you will need some stainless steel screws and washers . You can use silicone caulk, o rings or rubber washers as well if you want to seal where the screws go through the hull and into the braces. Super easy to do, took about 15 minutes to do both sides and looks like a factory install.
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Yes, just make sure to measure everything very carefully or it could be uneven and uncomfortable. I recommend dry fitting (hold them in place with tape) for foot placement. You can ( if it's a plastic kayak) shine a laser pointer through the hull for marking the holes. Match bolt size to drill bit size for a water tight seal.
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there are no bolts attached, nor holes. You would need to drill them yourself.
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Measure the width of your Kayaks. That is the number you should use. The base of these racks don't take up much room on your crossbars. It more depends on how long your crossbars are and how wide your yaks measure. BTW, these are super easy to use and are very stable!
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I use mine in the fall and winter to get in and out of my kayak without getting my feet wet and cold. They are waterproof so I'm not sure they would work well for your purpose. Might look into water shoes specifically made for pool use.
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I use them on the lake and attach them to my boat cleats when anchored. I'm sure you could use them in the ocean, however the center is mesh and not open to put your torso through like a tube. Good luck.
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They will hold your kayak fine if they mount well to the cross bars of your roof rack. The brackets are curved so the cross bars have to be at least an inch thick.
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They will probably work as far as the width of supports is concerned but you will probably have to tie the top of the kayak to something to keep it from falling out of the cradle.
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It should work fine, you may have to bend the fastening hooks or create a sling for the kayak.
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If you are refering on how to get them out of the Kayak then mine had screws that they were held in place by. If you are refering to how to get the foot peg off then squeeze the bottom lever toward the top and it will slide off one end. Please let me know if this helps.
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I don't know. I don't know how the Brooks saddle rails are designed. If they are similar to a regular saddle, then you shouldn't have any problems. I know there's a tension screw on Brooks saddles. Sorry I don't have a better answer.
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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.
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I suppose you could; however, the main reason they work for me is because they keep my canoe from moving in high wind and fast speeds on highway. To turn them around could defeat that purpose and make the canoe less stable. I'm not sure I understand your situation though. The widest part of the canoe is the center. The brackets will be towards the front and rear where it is narrower. They do slide on the bar to loosen/tighten. I first place them on loosely, then put the canoe, then tighten them securely. Opposite when removing. Hope I helped.
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yes. but, as misunderstood by me, they are made for a specific pedal which comes with holes that the nuts and bolts are sized for. I believe that when i rigged mine I did still use the original nuts and bolts. Unless your pedals are completely solid (like a beach cruiser) you can probably make your own holes and be okay like me.
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I really am not sure because I did not put them on yet as I do not have a headboard to use. But I would say, wait until you have a head board, and line it up on the back and make the call on where to put the braces to make sure you get an exact fit on the headboard.
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They are easy to adjust! I was surprised how easy! However, make sure you secure the pedal to the bracket or it will blow or vibrate off and you will lose them. I suggest a zip tie. Not sure what you mean by "do you have to reach into kayak to adjust them". You can adjust the pedals while you are sitting in the kayak. We like them!
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But remember not all kayak bottoms are the same. Some are flat bottoms. Like the cheap ones from Walmart and dicks sporting goods
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I am sorry but I am not familiar with your kayak so I can't answer that. They are great braces and work well for me.