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From: Gail M. Turluck
Subject: RE: [sunfish_sailor] Who Car Tops their Sunfish?


Don't just use bungee cords, use line, or ratcheting straps, or
something that will be reliable.

I am a big fan of River Runner tie-downs (aka cam straps) found at kayak
and camping suppliers. These straps are as strong or stronger than ratchet
straps. The cam hardware is much less bulky and cam straps are much easier
to thread and tighten or loosen and remove than ratchets.

Cam straps are quicker for most people to rig than tying up with line.
They come in a variety of lengths and are relatively inexpensive. I use a
pair of 3" wide straps to tie my boat to the trailer and 1" straps to tie
down the spars. When I car-top spars, paddles, or anything else I find cam
straps invaluable.

One final note, the cam hardware and bulk strap material (webbing) is
sometimes available from camping equipment suppliers like EMS or REI. This
makes it possible for you to sew your own custom straps.

Here's one of many sources for cam straps.



Wayne