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Okay- who out there transports a Sea Kayak on their MINI? My boat is 17'6", so I wonder about the wind and all. I wasn't going to get a rack for the MINI, and just use my other car for outdoor equipment. But the MINI is just soo fun to drive!
It's not gonna happen Liz... unless you are traveling at speeds under 10 mph . The roof
is not long enough for canoes and ocean kayaks. It will twist sideways.
A custom made trailer would be cool. I have been considering it because even though I
have a truck, I'd rather be in the mini.
I actually see a mini everyday with Yakama TLC saddles and the assorted kayak/canoe on top. I can not, however, give any first hand knowledge on how it handles.................considering I used my Honda Civic Coupe to haul around my 17' Daggar Apostle, which had a similar roof area, I would assume its a possiblity with fore and aft tie downs.
.......hey you kids, get off the road..............
Well- it looks like most of the boats are shorter than mine, so I may not try it. FYI- using the foam carriers is not a good long term thing for the boat. Plastic boats will lose their shape, fiberglass boats can be stressed and I have heard they can crack.
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