Too many trips to the chiropractor aren't so affordable either.  BTW,  you'd
better check that" for cheap polyethylene OT for delamination by tapping all
over the hull and listening for thuds.  the boats are virtually impossible
to repair.  Kevlar is real easy to fix, but ya have to break it first.

DM&FS

dimwitted Moose and Flying Squirrel
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Schwenk" <sxs@concentric.net>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, January 12, 2001 4:23 PM
Subject: Canoe Carrying on Westy

> 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