Old Town Vapor 10?

does it come with a "rub"? :)

specs say it weight 48 lbs, so if its one of a pair (with the missus)
then up top would make pop top popping out of question.

its is 28. 5" wide, and only 16.75" deep, so I would say 2 could go
in van on side... That would be my choice, but for goodness sakes
find some way of securing in van - you don't want a Bumtrinket to
shoot forward if you make a panic stop.

cheers

alistair

On 21-Jul-10, at 6:10 AM, Mike Rocket J Squirrel wrote:

I'm acquiring a new kayak (my Very First) this weekend. I will be
hauling it with me to Flathead Lake next week for a vacation. I will
be camping on the way there and back so I want the thing in the way
as little as possible while on the road.

I can think of three ways to carry the thing and none are impressing
me very much right now, so I could use a little assistance
brainstorming this thing.

Way 1. Inside the Westy. The kayak is only 10 feet long so it should
fit. Pro: EZ 2 do. Con: In the way, but not a big deal.

Way 2. Tied on top of the Westy. Pro: I already have anchor points to
tie it to. Con: Reduced mileage, and the poptop won't pop without
removing the thing. I can't afford a rack at this time.

Way 3. Tied atop the trailer. Pro: EZ 2 do. Con: The top of the
trailer is fiberglass with a skin of Mellow Yellow-colored paint, I
worry that the kayak will wear through the paint.

Picture of trailer here:

<http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/
tOV1dWDwOXMSnopLSjrEWKGZse01VKwBV0kK2DXjCqc?feat=directlink>

Picture of boat tied atop Westy to show present lashing points:

<http://picasaweb.google.com/j.michael.elliott/BoatOnBus?
authkey=Gv1sRgCNWmgq-f1Mb5rwE&feat=directlink>

Picture of kayak:

<http://www.rei.com/product/784205>