So after hours of surfing the internet to find an idea of how to retrofit my 6x8 utility trailer I had a few ideas but was needing something I could do in an hour or two because my kids were all over me to take them to the lake... So I just decided to do a redneck version for now then to later on build what I actually want.. So here is my photo's of my trailer and how it works...
So I anchor the Kayaks down with some ROK Straps which are a type of bungee strap... Under the Kayaks I have a Pool Noodle with a rope running through it so it won't side forward and backwards... I have read that it is not good to strap down to hard because you can actually crush the bottom of the kayak.. Since the ROK Straps use a plastic clip type buckle I have a Ratchet tie down across the center of the Kayaks that runs through the side handles as a backup safety system should one of the ROK straps break or come undone... Also I make sure that I don't tighten this to tight also... Examining the bottom of the Kayaks I have noticed the the bottom of the Stealth 14 looks really flat in one area towards the front... I have a bunch of photo's so you can tell me if this is normal or if it has been damaged... I bought these used and have only taken them out once since I bought them... I noticed this flat area since I bought them but didn't really think anything of it but now am wondering...
Below are some Photo's of the kayaks tied down.. One think I have noticed is some people transport with the top side down and some transport with bottom side down.. Does this make a difference?
Stealth 14 is the farthest one in the Photo...
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So what's your opinion on the Bottom of the Stealth 14?