If you installed this rack outdoors, please let me know how it is holding up? Is it rusting? Does it need extra paddling to cushion the kayak?
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I did not install outside. So I am unaware if there is any problems with it. But a friend of mine has two set which he installed a few years ago on his boat dock and they both seem to be holding up fine. (Salt water docks)
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I installed it inside of a garage on the wall about 3 ft from the floor to hold a 14 ft tandem fishing kayak. It works great and we love it as my wife and I (both 65+) can remove and replace the kayak with ease. We need no extra padding on it. We highly recommend it.
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Mine is installed indoors but to 2nd question - I see no need for extra padding for my polyethylene kayak. It's a great space saver for 2 kayaks. My wife and I can lift a 12' kayak to the upper rack ~ 5' above floor and I can load and raise a 2nd 12' kayak to 3.5' off the floor by myself. If you feel the need for extra padding you can easily add foam pipe insulation - knowing that it would trap moisture and might tear.
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I installed it in my garage, not outdoors. It holds two kayaks very well, a 12-footer and a 14-footer. Much better than a ceiling hoist that I installed earlier. The ceiling hoist now hold two bicycles.
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Unfortunately, I have... It's not super noticeable and I still love the dish rack, but yes there is some rusting.
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I used it all last summer and transported it like you suggest, righside up. I have an Ocean kayak tandem sit on top kayak. There is no way I could transport on its side. It works great. Because my kayak is larger than most I have to use different straps than what came with the kit. Another thing to know is that it is designed to mount on after market crossbars not factory roof racks. I modified the mounts with u bolts to fit on my Jeep Commander roof rack.
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I have them on a trailer in Montgomery, AL. They are holding up fine, but water does get into the bolt area and has created some rust. We'll see how long they last...I've had them about 1 year now.
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Yes, I believe it is sturdy enough to use outdoors. The all plastic design will be weatherproof. The sun might fade the black version. I am retired Army, and have high quality expectations. I looked at many much more costly racks, and this is a value for the money.
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I really do not think it would be an issue. This kayak feels to be thicker than an above ground pool liner. If it does puncture they give patches so you can fix it.
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I have had it outside for a year now in the Pacific NW and its rust free. I cover it with a tarp when it rains.
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I haven't seen any rust issues so far. Buying better hardware certainly won't hurt anything, but I would recommend using some type of thread lubricant to protect the exposed threads as you would in any other outdoor application.
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The feet r part of the rack. The covers are clear tubing. U could make new ones if needed. After a few months mine are still intact and look clean-- not gunky like some get. No rust.
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I have only had kayaks on it so there is not much to support. I have had it on the highway at 65 mph with no problems but only have a few hundred miles on it. So far so good.
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If this is going to be by an ocean area, I'd say no to the rust proof. We've had ours for about a year now and it's not rusty, but again we are not near the coast.
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Hi Molly - we've used ours in brackish water (head of the river - partly salty) and the kayak material is SUPER sturdy. If your question is less about the material holding up in salt water and more about being able to control the kayak in open seas, I can say that it is a very stable kayak (we kayak with our little dog - no problems and no rocking) but it is not as fast as a hard-sided kayak. That being said, we've never had a problem navigating in fast moving water over rocks and tree trunks. We've use the kayak hard and bought a second one based on being happy with its performance and wanting to kayak with our kids. Hope this helps! PS Definitely get the package with the upgraded seats (they inflate and are really comfortable - well worth the price!).
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It's moderately durable and I have not had mine long enough to know if it rusts. I believe other reviewers have reported that it will rust.
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I kayak out of the Port of Redwood City so the water is salty and slimy. Since my husband has a Hobie Mirage, I would store it in his kayak but I don't kayak through rocky terrain and haven't needed to take it. It's all plastic so rust shouldn't be an issue
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I've had it for several months and no rust yet. There are 2 clips that attach it to the bike rack that may rust first at the bolts.
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I just got mine in August, and I'm directly on the beach. So far it's holding up, with no signs of rust.
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No rust whatsoever, but here in Tucson, Arizona, that's usually not a problem. After one summer in our blazing sun and heat, however, I have noticed that the webbing is breaking along the top edge of the lounge chair back. I think I'll try to protect it with a seat cover this coming summer, but I'm a little disappointed that it didn't hold up longer than it did. I bet in a more moderate climate, it would last very nicely.