G'day Mate. This is an awesome idea I have a back injury that occurred when I was thrown from the back of a Main Battle Tank quite some time back, I've been looking around for options. I found one in a retail store but it costs around A$4,500 (about US$7.500) then there is fitting costs etc. That's a lot of coinage for an old Vet. However your idea looks like its going to help me a lot for the following reasons. 1. The action required doesn't appear to need lifting a lot of weight. 2. The Yak appears to go straight on with very little twisting and turning under pressure, yaaay. 3. The Yak is kept off the rook rack therefore not creating any damage to Yak or rack. 4. The Yak looks very snug and secure in the cradle. So, I 'm going to give this a crack. Thanks a lot for putting this up. I think it's going to save me some pain, swearing and hopefully no hospital bills. I just realized that your video is now three years old. How's the cradle going and have you made any modifications that you might like to pass on. Mmmmmm Canada its always been on my bucket list but I guess that's out of the question these days. I used to be a Deer Stalker but that's definitely out these days that's why the Yak, got to be keeping out there.
Still holding up like a champ! Glad I could help, i would build it the same way all over again. Make sure you have marine carpet on there or else it will slide.
Im going to try this using a cradle on my hardshell rooftop tent! I was think about ways to secure it and this makes the most sense for my application. Thank you!
Hi! Belated 'Greetings from Texas!'! I found this to be very informative! I have a Takoma with a ladder rack that works great for me & my Outback. BUT I have been thinking about getting a Toyota 4-Runner & this video might be just the ticket to rig & load up my Outback on it! Some great ideas and food for thought! Thank You! & Have a good day, eh!😃
Great instructional vid Mig👊🏼. I just used a sweater shirt or towel for sliding my rig up top but it never stays in place, never thought of the yoga mat.
I suppose it could be done! I had my cradle before getting my Yakima bars, so it could be improved. But in all honesty, this is really easy to load. Thanks for your comment! Cheers
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Like that diy cradle. Thanks for the idea.
G'day Mate. This is an awesome idea I have a back injury that occurred when I was thrown from the back of a Main Battle Tank quite some time back, I've been looking around for options. I found one in a retail store but it costs around A$4,500 (about US$7.500) then there is fitting costs etc. That's a lot of coinage for an old Vet. However your idea looks like its going to help me a lot for the following reasons.
1. The action required doesn't appear to need lifting a lot of weight.
2. The Yak appears to go straight on with very little twisting and turning under pressure, yaaay.
3. The Yak is kept off the rook rack therefore not creating any damage to Yak or rack.
4. The Yak looks very snug and secure in the cradle.
So, I 'm going to give this a crack. Thanks a lot for putting this up. I think it's going to save me some pain, swearing and hopefully no hospital bills.
I just realized that your video is now three years old. How's the cradle going and have you made any modifications that you might like to pass on.
Mmmmmm Canada its always been on my bucket list but I guess that's out of the question these days. I used to be a Deer Stalker but that's definitely out these days that's why the Yak, got to be keeping out there.
Still holding up like a champ! Glad I could help, i would build it the same way all over again. Make sure you have marine carpet on there or else it will slide.
This is the smartest, most efficient and cost effective method i've seen for getting a big hobie on a car. GREAT JOB!!!!
Glad I could help! Have a good summer!
Im going to try this using a cradle on my hardshell rooftop tent! I was think about ways to secure it and this makes the most sense for my application. Thank you!
Great job. Currently looking at roof racks or rales to take a HOBIE PA14 on my jeep wrangler. This looks very manageable for me to make .
Hi! Belated 'Greetings from Texas!'!
I found this to be very informative! I have a Takoma with a ladder rack that works great for me & my Outback. BUT I have been thinking about getting a Toyota 4-Runner & this video might be just the ticket to rig & load up my Outback on it! Some great ideas and food for thought!
Thank You! & Have a good day, eh!😃
Nice.....good luck in your tournaments!
Great video Mig see you on the water
Thanks for your comment! Can’t wait for may long... cheers!
I was about to use 2×4's but glad to see your pvc rack. It will be much lighter on my cap.
I’m glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Thanks for the video. I would like a little more details about the pvc pipe set-up
8 feet long with 2 " pvc. Flip your kayak upside down and custom fit the cradle to your haul!
Great instructional vid Mig👊🏼. I just used a sweater shirt or towel for sliding my rig up top but it never stays in place, never thought of the yoga mat.
I’ve had that issue also. Thanks for your comment! Cheers man!
Great job brother!
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Great idea
Great idea the pvc cradle.
Thanks for watching!
Great video Mig. I need to make a cradle now.
Thanks Dwayne! You’ve got the bars, so the rest will be a breeze! Cheers my friend.
Have you done a video on making the cradle
Great technique and PVC kayak rack.
Thanks Tom. It really makes it easier. Hope it helped.
Good video Mig and i love the truck 👌
Thanks man! I’ve done it long enough with my little Kia. It was time for an upgrade. See you out on the water!
Fantastic video!
Super video!
Merci Emily!
I love that pvc idea I have a sun roof and afraid I'll break the windows out.
I have friends hauling PA,s with civics. Thanks for watching. Have a safe season on the water!
Great idea thanks for the insight great job.
Looks nice!
Thanks !!
Loved your cradle solution to what we are told: “you can’t really car-top that Hobie!” Lol. Can you tell us the dimensions/ parts for the cradle?
Hello Brett, I hope I’m not too late. I will send you exact dimensions soon.
Flip your boat upside down and fit your pvc to your boat. You will know precisely the dimensions you need. Cheers!
Allo mr. Sigouin
Vraiment bonne video
Merci Antoine!
Awesome vid! Could you have made the pvc cradle come down further so you wouldn’t need the mat?
I suppose it could be done! I had my cradle before getting my Yakima bars, so it could be improved. But in all honesty, this is really easy to load. Thanks for your comment! Cheers
Thanks good stuff would love to see your garage pulley system. My wife owns almost everything in the garage tour system looks like the answer
Lol happy wife happy life. I have a video of my pulley system on my page. Thanks for watching!
Super good idea.
Do you still rate the hobbie pa14?
Looking at that or either titan.
Great Kayak! No complaints at all. Cheers
Great video thanks a lot could you give me dimensions for your cradle please thanks again
Hi Mig, nice informative video. Very cool solution to transport the Hobie. What is the brand and model of the roof rack you have on your truck cap??
Yakima jetstream.
Thanks for watching.
I would like to build the PVC tube thing- do you have rough dimensions or could you point me to the right place?
Hey Mark, I suggest flipping your kayak upside down and laying your PVC pipe on the bottom. You will have the perfect fit. Rough estimate is 2 x 8'.
It looks hard. Have you tried adding a winch to your current setup? You can put the winch in your front bumper.
Need to work a little bit, but it works!
Great video. What make are the roof racks?
Yakima! Came factory installed on my truck cap. yakima.com/products/jetstream?_ga=2.226773019.708326265.1619450065-985158835.1619450065
What is the width pipe to pipe of the PVC and how long did you make it? It is a great idea. Thank you for sharing.
His is 8 feet long with 2 " pvc. Flip your kayak upside down and custom fit the cradle to your hull!
If your cradle had wheels or rollers on top of it so bottom of boat rolls onto it
did you remove the rudder before loading?
No need to remove it as it’s tucked in.
Can you tell us the dimensions/ parts for the cradle?
8 feet long by 8 inches wide.
Where are the dimensions? I can’t locate. Thx
What are the dimensions for building that cradle?
8 feet long by 8 inches wide
What is the length you made it
8'
On veux d’écouter de la guitare Miguel!
Éric, je vais mettre de la guitare dans mon prochain vidéo... Juste pour toi! Cheers!
Man I got tired just watching 😆 What if you back your truck under your hanging mount in your garage and just lower the boat on top when you head out?
Yes that works also! But I wanted to show the "tough" part of loading it ! Thanks for watching and commenting.
Taking all the gear off before you do this must be a pain
Not bad! It all depends what you want to do.
M. MIGSIG
seems like a lot of work. but guess if it works for you.
It’s really not that bad! Remember, every method has it’s pros and cons. You’re right, this one works for me! Thanks for watching and commenting.