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.
1157748
Its fairly wide, so I would say not super easy to tie any kind of knot. It would probably compromise some of the strength of the webbing where the knots were. Its very similar to seat belt strap material.
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Come on look at the strength of this size rope. If your boat must be held by one of these lines only then NO but as you are looking to tie your boat off with 5 lines yes they will do the job. Just remember the breaking strength which for nylon line like this is 900lbs x circumference squared x 2.5 in this 3/8" diameter case it would be 900x(3.14x.375)2 x2.5 = 3,123 lbs. each line. This formula can be used for any diameter. The factor of 2.5 is for nylon, Dacron is 2.0 and Polypropylene is 1.4 and Manila rope is 1.0Knowing this you can determine any line/rope's breaking point and in your case with 5 lines it will be OK for your 5,000 lbs slipped boat. Come on look at the strength of this size rope. If your boat must be held by one of these lines only then NO but as you are looking to tie your boat off with 5 lines yes they will do the job. Just remember the breaking strength which for nylon line like this is 900lbs x circumference squared x 2.5 in this 3/8" diameter case it would be 900x(3.14x.375)2 x2.5 = 3,123 lbs. each line. This formula can be used for any diameter. The factor of 2.5 is for nylon, Dacron is 2.0 and Polypropylene is 1.4 and Manila rope is 1.0Knowing this you can determine any line/rope's breaking point and... » Read More Come on look at the strength of this size rope. If your boat must be held by one of these lines only then NO but as you are looking to tie your boat off with 5 lines yes they will do the job. Just remember the breaking strength which for nylon line like this is 900lbs x circumference squared x 2.5 in this 3/8" diameter case it would be 900x(3.14x.375)2 x2.5 = 3,123 lbs. each line. This formula can be used for any diameter. The factor of 2.5 is for nylon, Dacron is 2.0 and Polypropylene is 1.4 and Manila rope is 1.0Knowing this you can determine any line/rope's breaking point and in your case with 5 lines it will be OK for your 5,000 lbs slipped boat. « Show Less
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I have and old town canoe 146 saranac... 15 ft. in heavy wind i suggest 2 anchors lake winds can be heavy at times.. The best bet is to dock it with gun wall bumpers on the port side at a dock iof you have one? if that,s were the cleats are welded,, This a damn good anchor once dug in the bottom,,,, One anchor dose fine unless there are heavy heavy winds on the lake... but its your call as to were your going , I recently went to Grand Tetons Lake WY. lake 2 anchors i used.......
1114954
It's easily strong enough to hold a couple kayaks. Just tie them down. You'll be fine.
1978578
Paracord makes for lousy Marine lines. Paracord does not coil well (as compared to Marine grade lines). And tends to knot up. It stretches too much when wet. And speaking of wet. It soaks up water like a sponge and retains it like a sponge. Moreover Paracord is much too thin for boat handling. You might burn off or even lose a finger if you use Paracord in a marine application.Paracord is a different but terrific product for a different purpose. I recommend that you use Marine grade ropes & lines for your boat.
1058866
Depends on current, size of the boat, and the load as well as bottom ( sand, mud, or rock). But generally I would say yes. It holds both my fully loaded canoe and 2 man kayak in some decent currents
372715
The set I've purchased are strong and the price is well worth the item. I did have a problem with there not being a set of easy to understand instructions; in fact, there were no instructions at all. As I'm not very mechanically inclined, it presented a problem, yet I was blessed with being able to muddle through the installation. I couldn't find a phone number to call re: tech. support either. The "locking" devices work well, but present a struggle to install. Still, they are a great idea. Can they handle a canoe? I'm certain they could, but don't rely on the strap that comes with the package. As it is with climbing, three means of support are best. I would strongly suggest purchasing a set of kayak/stand up paddleboard carriers as well, should you be hauling them. Now, MY major issue is not the bars, as they are quite substantial. It's my mini-SUV, a 2008 Pontiac Torrent. Some engineers made it so the doggone bars end up being too close together (about 4 feet apart). Fine for a kayak I own, but questionable for my canoe. If you have a vehicle of my kind, the softer blocks to support a canoe would probably be your best bet. Again, it's a very good product for the money. :-)
1684602
I believe the weight rating on this hoist is ~500lbs. The straps are long and would easily fit around a 3' wide boat. I think it would work splendidly with your canoe.
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.
1179424
I wouldn't put anything that requires stability. When I carried my kayak on it, it wouldn't really work well without a strap from the front and the rear of the kayak. A cargo carrier seems like a dangerous proposition with this carrier and I would highly advise against it.This is mostly designed to keep a solid object from damaging your car, not truly securing something.
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Hi,I carried an aluminum canoe on my 5 door golf using this rack once, so I think your kayak would be just fine. You'd need straps to tie down to the frame of your car though, obviously. This rack pretty much just serves as an offset so the kayak isn't riding right on the roof. I think if you wanted to secure the kayak without using rope etc. you'd have to find some special connection in addition to this rack.
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Tanya, it worked good on my Ford Explorer, but if you have some round cross members as they secured the holders better. Also the straps they gave you where not good to pull tight. I bought some ratcheting straps from Walmart which secured them better. Also if you get these or some other brand make sure the foam pads on the bottom pieces are on tight. One of mine must not have been glued and flew off when I was on the interstate. The company never answered my request for a replacement. But with the adjustments they handled my kayak pretty good. Drove 80 miles at highway speed and they held my kayak. Tanya, it worked good on my Ford Explorer, but if you have some round cross members as they secured the holders better. Also the straps they gave you where not good to pull tight. I bought some ratcheting straps from Walmart which secured them better. Also if you get these or some other brand make sure the foam pads on the bottom pieces are on tight. One of mine must not have been glued and flew off when I was on the interstate. The company never answered my request for a replacement. But with the adjustments they handled my kayak pretty good. Drove 80 miles at highway speed and they held... » Read More Tanya, it worked good on my Ford Explorer, but if you have some round cross members as they secured the holders better. Also the straps they gave you where not good to pull tight. I bought some ratcheting straps from Walmart which secured them better. Also if you get these or some other brand make sure the foam pads on the bottom pieces are on tight. One of mine must not have been glued and flew off when I was on the interstate. The company never answered my request for a replacement. But with the adjustments they handled my kayak pretty good. Drove 80 miles at highway speed and they held my kayak. « Show Less
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I'm thinking about using this, with a waterproof adhesive, on a kayak skirt that won't stay down in one section. Has this worked for your application?
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If you can anchor it in a way that it won't slide back while at high speeds you should be good. It also has a rubber like bottom that will keep it from sliding as well. There are plenty of tie down loops all around it.
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This should do a nice job of securing your Kayak. Additional ties make for a good backup depending on the length of your Yak and the speed you drive.
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I used it to seal rain gutters. It may add a little protection to the bottom of Kayak. There is probably better products for what you are looking. Check your hardware store.