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> >Oh, but the problem with the kayak is lifting the poptop

Here's a pic of my Westy with my 70lb canoe on top with the top
popped..............I can lift the top by myself (and I'm no muscleman) ----
the trick is to hop up into the luggage rack and lift from there. The boat
becomes a lever and you're lifting with your legs.........
http://doug.alcock.googlepages.com/vanagonwesty

Cheers,
Doug