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Tips On Getting Boats to the Beach Continued

7 September 2023 · 2 min · 108 views

What this video covers

Kent optimizes gear transport for a Sunfish sailboat and a kayak to maximize vehicle interior space for passengers.0:03 Instead of storing the boat dolly inside the car, he plans to lash it directly to the top of the boat using custom lines and existing tie-down points.0:29 He intends to consolidate paddles into a dedicated bag secured to the boat rig with excess strap material.0:59 To further clear the car's back seat, he evaluates storage solutions for the daggerboard and rudder, considering a custom-built box, a specialized bag, or deck-strapping.1:39 These modifications aim to accommodate additional beach gear and passengers by allowing the rear seat to fold down.2:04 The current setup successfully transports the boats, and these adjustments focus on streamlining the loading process for beach outings.

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