tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1208920363506659599.post3598755342506503..comments2024-03-04T13:04:34.978-06:00Comments on Howdy Ya Dewit!: Easy Homemade Canoe, Kayak, Ladder and Lumber Rack for Your Pickup TruckTom Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16700342512275624543noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1208920363506659599.post-50147271450886027062019-09-09T10:03:49.991-05:002019-09-09T10:03:49.991-05:00Bungee cords. The weight of the frame and boat mak...Bungee cords. The weight of the frame and boat makes it sit very firmly. A couple of guys have put slide in brackets on their trucks. I just us those ratcheting tie-down straps and strap it to the bed. Most trucks have at least a couple of spots you can get a hook into so you can tie stuff down. It kind of depends on the truck as to how to tie it down.<br />Tom Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16700342512275624543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1208920363506659599.post-78104776788226518422019-09-08T20:41:23.563-05:002019-09-08T20:41:23.563-05:00Can someone post a pic of how you secure it to the...Can someone post a pic of how you secure it to the truck bed? Brucehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03408966404424709105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1208920363506659599.post-22408416419559642712019-06-28T03:49:37.410-05:002019-06-28T03:49:37.410-05:00Rich, it's not PVC pipe. They are those foam s...Rich, it's not PVC pipe. They are those foam swim noodles - the kind with the hole in the center. You simply cut a channel lengthwise the width of your board and slip them down over the top of the board. I did a blog on it. You can find it here:<br /><br />https://howdyyadewit.blogspot.com/2010/01/padding-your-rack-new-way-to-use-fun.html#.XRXUfHFlBQITom Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16700342512275624543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1208920363506659599.post-84234178906319329912019-06-27T22:11:08.683-05:002019-06-27T22:11:08.683-05:00On Mikes set up hoe exactly does he attach the pvc...On Mikes set up hoe exactly does he attach the pvc pipe ,is he just screwing it down to the top of the 2x6 i dont understand what he measn ?<br />Rich Nhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11351262864864393056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1208920363506659599.post-78212343138081975052019-01-25T03:14:08.536-06:002019-01-25T03:14:08.536-06:00Glad to hear you guys were able to build it out of...Glad to hear you guys were able to build it out of salvaged materials.Tom Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16700342512275624543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1208920363506659599.post-1206329697242600112019-01-20T17:42:16.714-06:002019-01-20T17:42:16.714-06:00Thanks for the plans. The rack works great for my...Thanks for the plans. The rack works great for my old Toyota PU and a big canoe. I was able to repurpose old redwood deck supports (2X6, very hard and well preserved). Whole thing cost me about $15. JimAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1208920363506659599.post-60089436598399633182017-07-07T02:43:27.637-05:002017-07-07T02:43:27.637-05:00Built this quick outta leftover 2x4 and 2x6 I had ...Built this quick outta leftover 2x4 and 2x6 I had lying around my garage this thing is solidAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06225566578470821438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1208920363506659599.post-62237635048463542852017-07-02T02:51:41.495-05:002017-07-02T02:51:41.495-05:00Aaron,
Send me a picture and I'd be happy to ...Aaron,<br /><br />Send me a picture and I'd be happy to post it along with the others up there.<br /><br />twayneking@gmail.comTom Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16700342512275624543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1208920363506659599.post-26448637393118466092017-07-01T17:10:45.538-05:002017-07-01T17:10:45.538-05:00I just built this using 2x4's and it works gre...I just built this using 2x4's and it works great. I opted for making the top bar flush with overhang so I can get a couple kayaks up there. The eyebolts only came in packs of 10 so I added three on each top bar for tie downs.<br /><br />Thanks for posting this! Aaron Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01168113695725679656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1208920363506659599.post-3254030182776117042017-02-12T23:52:59.773-06:002017-02-12T23:52:59.773-06:00You bet. Send it to me at twayneking @ gmail.com a...You bet. Send it to me at twayneking @ gmail.com and I will post it (take out the spaces - I do that to fend off the evil address gathering spam robots). Thanks. I look forward to seeing it.Tom Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16700342512275624543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1208920363506659599.post-31678440533497887482017-02-12T19:26:54.522-06:002017-02-12T19:26:54.522-06:00can i post pics of my canoe rack build?
can i post pics of my canoe rack build?<br />DeepShoalshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17865493122531763694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1208920363506659599.post-27821433516443884462016-07-20T02:25:54.765-05:002016-07-20T02:25:54.765-05:00Sure, you could make them flush. You want to might...Sure, you could make them flush. You want to might add some overhang to the side to make it wide enough for two canoes.<br /><br />TomTom Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16700342512275624543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1208920363506659599.post-25620564664225102082016-07-20T00:47:13.037-05:002016-07-20T00:47:13.037-05:00Great instructions! Question, I need a rig to take...Great instructions! Question, I need a rig to take 2 canoes. If I put the top beams so they are flush on the uprights would this rig still work? Manitobanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13890865745223453766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1208920363506659599.post-71472779310247448532016-07-12T23:27:58.111-05:002016-07-12T23:27:58.111-05:00Awesome! much appreciated. Will tackle the project...Awesome! much appreciated. Will tackle the project this weekend. You sir are a class act. Thank you for the prompt response.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1208920363506659599.post-76856011901044055382016-07-12T22:17:52.225-05:002016-07-12T22:17:52.225-05:00Why not? Check the bottom picture. Kevin uses the ...Why not? Check the bottom picture. Kevin uses the one he built to carry his jon boat. That's how it looks on top of the rack.Tom Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16700342512275624543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1208920363506659599.post-49094850364494504892016-07-12T21:50:34.213-05:002016-07-12T21:50:34.213-05:00great post. great thread. I just got a 11.3 foot j...great post. great thread. I just got a 11.3 foot jon boat. weighs about 240 lbs. think this setup would hold that kind of weight down the highway?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1208920363506659599.post-68810800762708282722016-06-18T16:17:53.458-05:002016-06-18T16:17:53.458-05:00Glad to hear it went well. Would love to see a pic...Glad to hear it went well. Would love to see a picture.<br />Tom Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16700342512275624543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1208920363506659599.post-16060310843001035472016-06-18T10:34:52.187-05:002016-06-18T10:34:52.187-05:00Just whipped up one of these for my Tacoma Wonde...Just whipped up one of these for my Tacoma Wonderful plans. Rock solid <br />Thanks John Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13878451702381424498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1208920363506659599.post-34419261504917027842014-12-19T09:50:19.028-06:002014-12-19T09:50:19.028-06:00I am buying my family a set of kayaks for Christma...I am buying my family a set of kayaks for Christmas. I have them picked out already. I am struggling to find a great car top rack to carry them in. Is there a brand that is superior to others?<br /><br /> <a href="http://www.roofrack.com.au/products/water-sports-carriers/canoe-kayak-carriers.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.roofrack.com.au/products/water-sports-carriers/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12921074560910247042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1208920363506659599.post-76525456082770110432014-08-18T10:48:08.748-05:002014-08-18T10:48:08.748-05:00thanxthanxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1208920363506659599.post-34862649004417928732014-06-27T01:21:41.157-05:002014-06-27T01:21:41.157-05:00I'll put up canoe building plans as soon as po...I'll put up canoe building plans as soon as possible.Tom Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16700342512275624543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1208920363506659599.post-91075418330181665202014-06-27T01:20:29.707-05:002014-06-27T01:20:29.707-05:00As long as your pickup bed is big enough to accomm...As long as your pickup bed is big enough to accommodate a wide enough rack, you shouldn't have any trouble. If you are of average strength you should be able to get the boat up by yourself. With two people it's a breeze. Do this:<br /><br />1. Back the truck up to the bow of the upside down boat.<br />2. Lift the bow of the upside down boat onto the back end of the rack. Set the bow down Tom Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16700342512275624543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1208920363506659599.post-78154466076643743532014-06-26T18:00:56.557-05:002014-06-26T18:00:56.557-05:00Hey do you think it's possible to put a 14'...Hey do you think it's possible to put a 14' aluminum boat on this? Or would that be un-aerodynamic? Also any ideas on making it easier to put the boat up there? <br />Furthermore, great site man very descriptive and I love the comments thanks Tom <br /><br />JamesAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14138108941903080832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1208920363506659599.post-66120237719650555102014-06-18T10:38:40.689-05:002014-06-18T10:38:40.689-05:00Thanks! Very helpful!Thanks! Very helpful!.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00508203225615044374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1208920363506659599.post-47169954566217730232014-05-18T10:53:04.298-05:002014-05-18T10:53:04.298-05:00That is cool. I was only disappointed because I re...That is cool. I was only disappointed because I read it wrong. I wanted to build a canoe!<br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com