[Sentoa] Mounting Kayaks on NT37 Pilot House Roof

[Herb Nickles]

Stephen,

Congratulations on your new tug.

On our 37 we carried two 9.5' kayaks on the pilothouse (PH) roof.  I  
installed two Wischard "D" rings in the center of the PH roof, one in  
front of the hatch and one in front of the stack.  Each kayak sat  
upright on two foam kayak storage blocks which you can buy at any  
kayak store.  We used kayak straps (also available from the kayak  
store) to strap from the "D" rings to the SS railing that runs along  
the side of the PH roof.  Two straps for each kayak.  We carried our  
kayaks for thousands of mile in this manner and never had a problem.   
It's an inexpensive solution and the materials are readily  
available.  We also carried a 13' tandem kayak in the same manner.

We had little trouble getting the kayaks on the roof, but it takes  
two people.  I made painters that were long enough to reach from the  
waterline to above the boat deck railing.   Tie them to the bow and  
stern of the kayak and bring the kayak along side of the boat.  With  
both people on the boat deck, pull the kayak up with the painter,  
hand over hand.  The trick is for both people to be coordinated (and  
strong) enough to keep the kayak level as it is being raised!

Herb Nickles
Chinook, 32-225
Chatham, MA



On May 12, 2009, at 9:32 PM, Stephen Hill wrote:

> I am a new tug owner and in fact still waiting for delivery (on or  
> about June 1st). However, the planning is well underway. One item I  
> am after input on is how others have stored kayaks on the pilot  
> house roof. Any input / photos would be most appreciated.
>
>
> Thanks very much
> Stephen Hill
> NT37-199 "Tuggin"
> Penetanguishene, Ontario, Canada
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