John Wetton Posted July 11, 2018 Report Share Posted July 11, 2018 Hi folks, In the process of buying an Aqualine Canterbury to live aboard and need to sort out secure storage on the roof for a couple of kayaks. Any thoughts on drilling the handrail or welding to the roof? Any photos of existing solutions very welcome. Cheers for now, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clodi Posted July 11, 2018 Report Share Posted July 11, 2018 If you're thinking about welding you have to take into account what is underneath, spray-foam, headlining etc. I've secured brackets by drill and tapping then using security bolts. Done carefully to ensure there's no leaks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wetton Posted July 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2018 Thanks for that, confirms my original thoughts. If drill and fix to handrail then definitely won't get any leaks ? Cheers for now, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen-in-Wellies Posted July 11, 2018 Report Share Posted July 11, 2018 The high strength Neodymium magnets that are available now can provide good holding power without having to drill, or weld the roof. I have solar panels fixed this way and they have survived several winters worth of gales. Another advantage is if you do go under a too low bridge, they may prevent damage by coming away, rather than bending, or breaking something. Jen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth E Posted July 11, 2018 Report Share Posted July 11, 2018 I used to keep my sit on kayak on the roof. I secured one side with a chain and padlock, the other with a ratchet strap, each through one of the carrying handles and the handrail on the boat. Worked well but it's quite heavy, lifting it on and off was a pain and it didn't do the paint on my roof any favours. For the past 2 years the kayak has lived in the water. I drag it behind on a rope when I'm cruising. When I moor up I secure it to the Armco with padlock and chain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF Posted July 12, 2018 Report Share Posted July 12, 2018 How about get an inflatable and store it on board somewhere, they are surprisingly good.......I did 14km in mine the other day with no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wetton Posted July 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2018 Already got 4 kayaks between, so an inflatable is definitely out ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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