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Turn Key · 03-25-2005, 05:17 PM

Got the 'yaks home yesterday

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Got the front mount reciever put on about a week ago. That was a very smooth operation taking less then an hour, including clean-up. Took about 2 1/2 hrs over at Mountain Sports to get everything unpacked, inspected, assembled and mounted on the truck. Even though Yakima had been unwilling to put their "blessing" on the idea of "front mounting" the "Dry Dock"(They stated that it had never been tested. Nice way of saying, "It will probably work, but we aren't liable."), it works perfect and supports the boats just like you'd want them to. Got some pics of the rig and boats and would be pleased to e-mail them, if your interested.

Again, Steve over at Mountain Sports helped us get everything together and showed me how to use the Yakima "Q" Towers. He did a great job all the way around and you won't go wrong asking for his help.

Along that line, Mountain Sports is involved in a "Demo Day" coming up next Wednesday. It will be in Ft. Worth on the Trinity River. We will probably attend, if we aren't out at Cleburne SP with the boats and the "5th". Thought some might be interested and Steve said I could forward the site info to any one who may be interested. Who knows? We might see you there! At any rate, have a site:

Mountain Sports Demo Day, Ft. Worth, Texas

That's about it for now. Still have to finish the rigging to hang the boats in the garage but have all the parts and the job's about 1/2 done. Looking forward to getting out with the boats next week. Will let you know how it goes.

Until then and always, happy camping!

03-25-2005, 05:17 PM	#7
Turn Key Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: North Central Texas Posts: 511	Re: Kayaks!!! Finally!!! Got the 'yaks home yesterday . Got the front mount reciever put on about a week ago. That was a very smooth operation taking less then an hour, including clean-up. Took about 2 1/2 hrs over at Mountain Sports to get everything unpacked, inspected, assembled and mounted on the truck. Even though Yakima had been unwilling to put their "blessing" on the idea of "front mounting" the "Dry Dock"(They stated that it had never been tested. Nice way of saying, "It will probably work, but we aren't liable."), it works perfect and supports the boats just like you'd want them to. Got some pics of the rig and boats and would be pleased to e-mail them, if your interested. Again, Steve over at Mountain Sports helped us get everything together and showed me how to use the Yakima "Q" Towers. He did a great job all the way around and you won't go wrong asking for his help. Along that line, Mountain Sports is involved in a "Demo Day" coming up next Wednesday. It will be in Ft. Worth on the Trinity River. We will probably attend, if we aren't out at Cleburne SP with the boats and the "5th". Thought some might be interested and Steve said I could forward the site info to any one who may be interested. Who knows? We might see you there! At any rate, have a site: Mountain Sports Demo Day, Ft. Worth, Texas That's about it for now. Still have to finish the rigging to hang the boats in the garage but have all the parts and the job's about 1/2 done. Looking forward to getting out with the boats next week. Will let you know how it goes. Until then and always, happy camping! __________________ Turn Key, DW & Tilly, The Camping Boston Terrier '03 Chevy 2500HD, 4X4, X-Cab, Long Bed '04 K-Z "Durango", 275RK ("Sunday Haus II") Twin Kayaks, "The Ride" by Wilderness Systems North Central Texas, Where The West Begins!