Jims New Fathers day Present

Comment

Comment by james p shank on June 18, 2010 at 12:18pm

The rack and roll can be stored flat against the wall in your garage or apartment when not in use, used as a kayak dolly when you arrive at your launch, has the ground clearance for off road, and has an available extended tongue for those longer boats like the T160 and such. We hauled our 18 foot sea kayaks on it with no problem. Moving the kayaks to the rear of the vehicle has a number of benefits most folks never realize until they finally pull the trigger and get one. Need to check the yaks: Look left in the rear view mirror, look center into the rear view mirror, now look right into the rear view mirror... straps are tight and the kayaks are riding well. Checks done at 70mph, checks complete!

Comment by james p shank on June 18, 2010 at 12:13pm

Larry - Tina exaggerates a bit. Yes - that's our KD65 Rack and Roll and we have had it about five years, have it set up for the Commanders with Mako Saddles and it doesn't have quite 50k on it, about 35,000 but still looks and tows like new. The trailer is 65" wide and will run 80mph on the interstate no problem. We also have the KD78 (78" wide) set up for the Hobies with a yakima rocket box between the Jcradles...sweet for the long runs to the ocean from Central VA, even for the trips to SC and FL.. check with Tom at Appomattox River Company for great pricing, he is our go to guy for everything kayak related, including the trailers.. www.paddleva.com

Comment by Tina Shank on June 18, 2010 at 7:02am

Larry that is the RackNRoll trailer from Yakima, they carry those trailers now. That one in particular was the original made by another gentelman the original designer, before he sold the trailer to Yakima, but they are all like this one just tweeked a little with new wiring harness, wheels, etc. Just google Yakima.com and you will be able to order you one directly from them. they are excellent trailers and that one has over 50,000 miles on it.

Comment by Larry MOrrison Orr on June 11, 2010 at 3:56pm

Jim, I love your new Commander, but I'm interested to know more about the trailer. I have seen these before, but I don't know the manufacturer, what they cost, or any other info. Can you help?

Comment by Tina Shank on June 8, 2010 at 2:13pm

I make those Covers and if you want one you have to give me a email and I will discuss the time of layup and delivery with charges, they are going like hot cakes. kayakfish@verizon.net

Comment by Todd Llewellyn on June 7, 2010 at 2:18pm

My bow and stern covers are not saggy like that at all. Those look like the just need a few adjustments.

I need a cover like the one of the right. Where would I get one of those?!

Comment by Nitrofish on June 6, 2010 at 8:18am

With a ride like that you're going to sweatalk the fish into the boat.

Comment by Jason "BrokenPaddle" Garmon on June 3, 2010 at 7:49pm

are those bow and stern covers supposed to be soo saggy like that? i was going to get them but I thought they were tight across.

Comment by Ed Robertson on June 2, 2010 at 2:29pm

Your stylin' Jim Happy Fathers Day now hook a big one. Ed