Is this good for tying canoes and kayaks on vehicle. Need minimal stretch, weather resistance, strength to hold boats at 70 mph, secure knotting.
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If you use secure knots and tie the boats down tight, this cord would be more than good enough. I've seen my dad use old twine to secure a canoe to the top of a car and then make a highway trip, this cord is far superior The cord will be more than sufficent as long as your knots are correct
82355
I would use a ratchet-type tie down strap instead. I feel there would be too much stretch in this parachord
82356
Paracord is typically rated for 30% stretch (although Ithat is under some serious tension) . It will elongated over time under load (a feature to add some elasticity to a hanging paratrooper). As for the rest of the things you describe paracord won't mildew/mold and relatively weather resistant. The knots will hold but make sure you using knots that work well with slippery cord. At the very least you will want to throw an overhand knot at the running ends of your knots as stoppers. And strength shouldn't be an issue. You may want to use nylon straps as they will probably work better in this case. Paracord is typically rated for 30% stretch (although Ithat is under some serious tension) . It will elongated over time under load (a feature to add some elasticity to a hanging paratrooper). As for the rest of the things you describe paracord won't mildew/mold and relatively weather resistant. The knots will hold but make sure you using knots that work well with slippery cord. At the very least you will want to throw an overhand knot at the running ends of your knots as stoppers. And strength shouldn't be an issue. You may want to use nylon straps as they will probably work... » Read More Paracord is typically rated for 30% stretch (although Ithat is under some serious tension) . It will elongated over time under load (a feature to add some elasticity to a hanging paratrooper). As for the rest of the things you describe paracord won't mildew/mold and relatively weather resistant. The knots will hold but make sure you using knots that work well with slippery cord. At the very least you will want to throw an overhand knot at the running ends of your knots as stoppers. And strength shouldn't be an issue. You may want to use nylon straps as they will probably work better in this case. « Show Less
82357
Yes, with the right knots, but it would require excellent tie-down points on the equipment as well.
1123887
That's not a bad idea, but that's really up to you. I've run over over plenty of things from trees fallen under water to sticks thick enough that stopped my boat. The boat has survived them all. It's a great boat and was definitely worth getting if you want to see if kayaking was your thing. You need to run over something so sharp or hard that can puncture this boat, but if you're careful. This boat can last you for quite some time.
1685289
I use this on a 27' boat but it also depends on how big your anchor is. It has a 450lb capacity but I would probably not use this on a boat your size.
948293
Yes. I use it for a 5hp motor on my canoe. It allows me to stand up while motoring. I actually lost one overboard and reordered the same one because it works for me. *It was not attached to the motor at the time I lost it.
395475
This is not stiff, but it is strong. It should hold what you want to tie up.
129864
Hey Tom: I'm not sure personally that I would trust clamps to hold this on, especially if you are hauling a canoe or kayak(s), which could catch a lot of wind and create significant shearing force that could destabilize the rack and cause it to slide off. I'm not physics major or engineer, but that's my two cents.
81438
Yes, you can use this to hold cargo in a canoe if you use the adhesive to install the net rather than the hardware/screws.
1080147
I can form a loop around my canoe to secure it to my racks and still have enough to go over it one more time and still have a bunch I have to wrap around the rack to keep it from flapping. Wrapped up the bundle is about the same size as the ratchet straps I have for my truck and those are rated at 16'
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If your canoe is under 150 pounds it probably will be okay. I hauled a 7" X 9" X 10' railroad tie approximates 100 pounds at it worked great. I have two Kayaks. One is 39 pounds and the other is 48 pounds. It handles them with ease.. the strap that comes with it to strap the canoe or kayak to it is adjustable for larger than my kayaks.
581425
All depends on how you plan to use it- for towing, anchoring, mooring, attaching fenders, ect. Sometimes you just need a length of rope on hand for surprises. It's hard to have too much good rope around. If this is a gift, it is a very nice rope and can be multipurpose.
1958010
I use these to tie down motorcycle also. Recommend two (2) on each bike to make sure it stays in place. The hooks attach to tie downs on the trailer, they are of adequate size for that purpose.
643127
I would not trust it to patch a hole in my yacht below the water line. But, I did use it successfully to fasten the interior of my 25 year old freezer. It is a harsh environment. Zero degrees most of the time with periods when I manually defrost it causing moisture to form on all sides of the bond. Two years and still holding strong.
1587852
Try their Q Knot original. I think they made Q knot "pro" to be tighter for pro use or someone need it to be more securer for heavy duty use. Anyway, their q knot original is much easier to use and you will use it to tie everything.
1284924
They may be required by law in some areas for safety reasons. In my application I have found I need the bow tie down. My 4Runner's cross bars set at maximum distance from each other are still pretty close. Consequently, unless I apply undue pressure to the straps, the kayak is going to shift, especially with crosswinds at highway speeds.
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I used it on a 16.5 Sea Nymph boat. For the budget, this one will do the job. I recently added 3 new batteries in and it still did great except on a windy day where there were strong current. I would lost speed to half at 100% power. If your boat, passengers, and gears is less than 1000 lbs, you will be more than fine. Once you exceed that weight, the you will lost speed and power under strong current and winds.
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Yes, it should work well to secure yarn knots. It will stay flexible & waterproof. I use it to seal frayed ends on fabric all the time, especially on nylon straps when I cut them. Put a thin layer on, then work it in the fabric with a toothpick & wipe off excess, and when its semi-dry after several minutes, gently squeeze the fibers together with your finger tips to compress the fibers so the edge is nice 'n compact. Let dry for several days.
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I use a 10# fluke anchor on a 15' whaler type boat with very thin 1/8" nylon line. works great. Love it. But I am only on lakes . It's made to be use with line no larger than 1/2" . It's just a simple cam lock system like something used on a sailboat. It should work fine.