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Topic: Padding for Hullavator?  (Read 2910 times)

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ganoderma

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The hard plastic pieces in the cradles of the Hullavator are denting my boat. Does anyone know of an aftermarket foam piece that fits in the cradles? I can cut some to size and bungee them on, but I would prefer to buy something already put together. Thanks!
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Do you leave the kayak strapped in, ready to go at any time? Curious what kayak you have that has a bottom that would be affected.


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My hull actually rubs on the metal between the plastic cradles on the hullavator.  I just cut up a foam yoga block and taped it down with black electric tape.  It works


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Traction pad pieces stuck to the hot spots on the rack might help prevent the oil canning. 
A thick piece of Hydro-turf with the self adhesive is what I would try.  If that doesn't help, I would then move on to a slice of pool noodle vs mini-cell.
Another angle is a thick strip of mini cell stuck to the metal bar between the plastic parts will help support the entire area from the pressure of the plastic parts
Good luck.
« Last Edit: February 25, 2019, 12:38:54 PM by Hydrospider »


ganoderma

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Thanks for the ideas. I'm planning on going that route if there are no pre-made ones on the market.

The boat is a 17 foot sit-inside kayak, and it already had some oil canning. Between the length of the boat and the thinner plastic, it was getting distorted in the rack. I just use the rack to transport it to Loch Lomond, so it doesn't stay long in the rack. I'm not too worried about this boat, but I don't want it to happen with a new boat in the future.
« Last Edit: February 25, 2019, 07:58:05 PM by ganoderma »
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Is Loch Lomond allowing outside watercraft again?


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Loch Lomond allows outside boats if you store them for the season. They decontaminate them with a steam wash. Decon is around 25, and storage is 250. If you want to remove your boat, you have to schedule another decon when you bring it back.
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