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.
1606769
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.
1327670
Yes it's very strong however I would recommend a slow speed of course. It's all welded seams and durable. We love this boat it's great!
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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I am not the one who uses this, but my stepson says it works great for his kayak. To specifically answer your question, here is what another reviewer said on Amazon, "I was a little concerned this would only work on a very small kayak but it works well on my wide 15' canoe. The tires do not take air since they are solid now so time will tell if they hold up but at least you don't need to worry about a flat." I am a mechanical engineer so based on my assessment you should have no issues with a canoe. The kayak/canoe just sit on the cart and you pull it by the front of the kayak/canoe. Wheels come off easily and folds easily for storage during your time on the water. It's a nice design. I am not the one who uses this, but my stepson says it works great for his kayak. To specifically answer your question, here is what another reviewer said on Amazon, "I was a little concerned this would only work on a very small kayak but it works well on my wide 15' canoe. The tires do not take air since they are solid now so time will tell if they hold up but at least you don't need to worry about a flat." I am a mechanical engineer so based on my assessment you should have no issues with a canoe. The kayak/canoe just sit on the cart and you pull it by the front of the... » Read More I am not the one who uses this, but my stepson says it works great for his kayak. To specifically answer your question, here is what another reviewer said on Amazon, "I was a little concerned this would only work on a very small kayak but it works well on my wide 15' canoe. The tires do not take air since they are solid now so time will tell if they hold up but at least you don't need to worry about a flat." I am a mechanical engineer so based on my assessment you should have no issues with a canoe. The kayak/canoe just sit on the cart and you pull it by the front of the kayak/canoe. Wheels come off easily and folds easily for storage during your time on the water. It's a nice design. « Show Less
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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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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. :-)
1754762
This is my son's canoe and he puts it on his car. His car has a roof rack that is used secure with tie down straps
1420601
We use this with 2 kayaks on our CRV that we tow behind the motorhome. We do not notice any cross-wind effect and stop regularly to check the tighteners. They have never needed major adjusting.
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.
794295
This mounting system is good for canoes, but that's about it. I used it on a small fishing boat and as soon as the boat went faster than 2-3 mph the system needed to be pulled from the water to prevent the shaft from breaking.
287623
I don't know for sure. I use it on a 13' whitewater canoe, and there seems to be a lot left over. I had to tie up the loose end on one side. I will say that it seems to be doing a good job of keeping out the little bit of rain that pools up on it. I keep it under an overhang, but it still gets a little wet in a rainstorm.
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The webbing is just like any type of nylon webbing. It is very strong and sturdy, and I bet it would hold the dock well and last for a good amount of time as long as no chemicals come in contact with the webbing. I used it sewn together and it worked well under pressure.
1500623
My kayak is 9 feet long and I don't use any additional tie downs for it. I feel that my kayak is very secure up on top of my vehicle. I take it on the highway no problem.
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.
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I used it on my 20 foot StarCraft to seal two rivets near the bow and two rows from the keel, the only way to get at them was from the outside of the hull, as the boat is finished inside, ahead of the walkthrough windshield. I had two rivets which were leaking and investigated how to solve my problem, and Gluvit worked for me, I did apply three coats and let each cure over a period of about a week before I put the boat in the water. I did not put primer or anything else over epoxy and it has sealed my boat for 3 yrs and counting.
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Yes, there are front and rear bumper cords with pulleys for tying to the front and rear bumpers. I don't use them for this purpose because I firmly strap our kayaks so that the straps are in front and behind the raised cockpit flanges. This keeps the kayaks from sliding back and forth in the mounts. I check the tightness periodically when taking rest stops during our travels. I've never found a need to use the tie down cords. I use them for other uses. We typically travel about 65 mph when the kayaks are mounted and we're towing the travel trailer. And we've been in some 50+ mph head winds that add to the 65 mph car speed forces with no issues. Yes, there are front and rear bumper cords with pulleys for tying to the front and rear bumpers. I don't use them for this purpose because I firmly strap our kayaks so that the straps are in front and behind the raised cockpit flanges. This keeps the kayaks from sliding back and forth in the mounts. I check the tightness periodically when taking rest stops during our travels. I've never found a need to use the tie down cords. I use them for other uses. We typically travel about 65 mph when the kayaks are mounted and we're towing the travel trailer. And we've been in some 50+ mph head winds... » Read More Yes, there are front and rear bumper cords with pulleys for tying to the front and rear bumpers. I don't use them for this purpose because I firmly strap our kayaks so that the straps are in front and behind the raised cockpit flanges. This keeps the kayaks from sliding back and forth in the mounts. I check the tightness periodically when taking rest stops during our travels. I've never found a need to use the tie down cords. I use them for other uses. We typically travel about 65 mph when the kayaks are mounted and we're towing the travel trailer. And we've been in some 50+ mph head winds that add to the 65 mph car speed forces with no issues. « Show Less