In a message dated 97-06-29 13:09:58 EDT, jag@cs.rochester.edu writes:

> It is not the foam blocks (or rack either for that matter) that gives
>  stability. It is the tie downs. Place the canoe symmetrically
>  length and crosswise between the front and back tiedowns, and firmly
>  tie it down with a well tensioned line. Now any movement
>  of the canoe will increase the tension in the lines => Stability!
>  

Been using this method for about 15 years.  Works great.  Never lost a canoe,
nor had one slip.  Been doing it for the past 4 years on my 85 Westy.  Again
no problems.  Just took a 300 mile trip this past weekend this way without a
problem.  I use motorcyle tie down straps at the front and rear for holding
the canoe down.  3/8 inch nylon line crosswise across the body of the canoe
hooked to the rain gutters.

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Gregg Carlen
85 Westy (149k) + Aluminum Monark
76 Goldwing
51 Plymouth
75 Mercedes
69 Alcort
...need more toys!
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