Pr (pre-rack) canoists just invert the canoe over a
couple of old army blankets, cushions etc. and strap
it down for 'n aft and diagonally.  I also have the
coleman kit with foam blocks, but seldom used the
wimpy poly rope. Nylon webbing works well.
I built a cradle of scraps for my single scull and
placed it on a used aluminum tube rack. solid. BOL
George W in nearly frozen Grand Rapids.

--- Steve Schwenk <sxs@CONCENTRIC.NET> wrote:
> I just bought a used canoe for real cheap, and i
> have
> to pick it up tomorrow.  Any tips on the best way to
> attach it to the poptop  for transport that is
> safe/secure, but not a fortune.  It's one of the
> heavy
> plastic Old Town 14 footers, heavy as lead (75
> lbs.).
> I can't afford kelvar!
> Thanks
> steve

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