ExGMan Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 I've been trying to find something I've seen at boat shows, but must have the terminolgy wrong. What I'm looking for is as stated in the subject...a three-legged, folding rack on which to support a boat. The idea is to have something on which the boat would be held steady while performing maintenance, cleaning, line-rigging, etc. either upright, or upside down (for work on the bottom of the hull). I've searched here, on paddling.net, and on REI, and must be using the wrong terminology. I imagine someone on this board either knows of or has this type of rack, and might be able to direct me to a source. Alternatively, I have two high-tech plastic/aluminum sawhorses, but have not been able to get the boat in in steady position on those. Any suggestions (other than foam blocks which I've tried) would certainly be welcome. thanks much - JG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbeale Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 I think what you are looking for is the talic sea horse kayak racks--Pam Browning told me about these racks several years ago--and now I have 3 sets for my three boats--I use them all year --you can take them with you b/c they store in your back hatch-easy to move with boat on rack-expensive yes, but I have my first pair that I brought four years ago and honestly, look almost new--I've never seen these racks on the market used b/c people get and keep them--paddling net sellls them--if you have a coupon the price is 10% off--if you have any more questions you can email me at lbealeatspfldcoldotedu--hope this is helpful to you--les Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExGMan Posted July 16, 2007 Author Share Posted July 16, 2007 Les - Perfect! Exactly what I was after. Of course, once I thought about it a bit, three legs would never do, it'd have to be four, and that's what the Talic Seahorse has. Thanks - JG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brwells Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 New England Small Craft has these also. Got mine a few months ago and they work great. Brian P&H Capella 163 Red/White/Black trim NDK Explorer Melon/Teal/White Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathyfoley Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 I've had my Talic kayak stands for about 5 years and they still look brand new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thief Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 i use a set of pvc ones i made up after finding them on the following site: http://www.sopsa.org/Article_Stand.htm simple....VERY stable.....the webbing cradles the boat holding it in place very nicely..... i did use 2" pvc to be certain that they would hold up my long boats as well as the surf boats.....cost about 25$ or so and about 30 minutes construction...... rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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