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Figured people here would get a kick out of this. Honestly, it isn't much worse than it was in my Tundra, and it's only going 3 miles to the harbor at the yacht club where we always put in. But man - it looks silly.

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ive seen worse. :like:

what is the length of your kayak? I'll be doing the same for my Hobie Lynx.
 

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That’s how I’ve always hauled mine in the F150 and it’s only 1 foot longer bed!
 
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ive seen worse. :like:

what is the length of your kayak? I'll be doing the same for my Hobie Lynx.
It’s about 14’. Works just fine - using the bed extender and 3 straps for safety, and only going a few miles, anyway.
 

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Is there no way to mount it on the roof with the board(s) hanging out the back of the bed?
For sure, with the right mounts. But the reason I use the bed is that it’s so much easier to get in and out. I wouldn’t think to transport it this way for anything out of town, though.
 

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It’s about 14’. Works just fine - using the bed extender and 3 straps for safety, and only going a few miles, anyway.
Thanks! I'll be doing something similar; Yakima bed extender, but also using a crossbar so i can put everything else in the bed.
 

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Figured people here would get a kick out of this. Honestly, it isn't much worse than it was in my Tundra, and it's only going 3 miles to the harbor at the yacht club where we always put in. But man - it looks silly.

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Looks like mine with my Mad River 14 canoe!
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Did the same with a 12' 6" paddleboard and, I agree, it felt comical. Was embarassed to post on here looking for a better way that doesn't include the roof. Made parallel parking interesting! Good thing I just traveled about 3 blocks down the hill.
 

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Figured people here would get a kick out of this. Honestly, it isn't much worse than it was in my Tundra, and it's only going 3 miles to the harbor at the yacht club where we always put in. But man - it looks silly.

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Get yourself and Oru! I keep one in the frunk and one in the gear tunnel!

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Figured people here would get a kick out of this. Honestly, it isn't much worse than it was in my Tundra, and it's only going 3 miles to the harbor at the yacht club where we always put in. But man - it looks silly.

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Perfect size bed!!!!
 

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Screw the kayaks, that's a glorious tree you got there.
 

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Get yourself and Oru! I keep one in the frunk and one in the gear tunnel!

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Oh dang, those look good. We have an old canoe that is probably due for replacement anyway!
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