Elevate Rack .... aluminum row boat?

[vandeda2024]

I recognize this would probably require a roof rack too to get sufficient distance between contact points. But is it possible to safely carry say a 12' aluminum row boat on an elevate rack instead of using a trailer? Why rack instead of trailer? Trailers are bulky, so I really don't have room to store a trailer, but just the boat itself I could stash away (my middle 10 year son loves fishing ... w/his highlight being a 60 lb yellowfin tuna).

Thanks!

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[Glen Baker LLC]

I recognize this would probably require a roof rack too to get sufficient distance between contact points. But is it possible to safely carry say a 12' aluminum row boat on an elevate rack instead of using a trailer? Why rack instead of trailer? Trailers are bulky, so I really don't have room to store a trailer, but just the boat itself I could stash away (my middle 10 year son loves fishing ... w/his highlight being a 60 lb yellowfin tuna).

Thanks!

What's the estimated weight of your 12 ft aluminum rowboat?

 

[vandeda2024]

A quick search tells me that an average weight for a 12' v-bottom would be about 200 lbs

 

[Escapologist]

Don't think a 12ft boat carries enough fuel to get back to shore after being towed 200 miles by a 60lb tuna.

 

[Hot Runr Guy]

Don't think a 12ft boat carries enough fuel to get back to shore after being towed 200 miles by a 60lb tuna.

HRG

 

[vandeda2024]

Don't think a 12ft boat carries enough fuel to get back to shore after being towed 200 miles by a 60lb tuna.

I've watched videos of ..... fishmen .... I just need multiple motors and extra gas tanks. No worries!

 

[vandeda2024]

My question isn't necessarily can I get it on and off ... it's more .... is it safe to strap on the rack/roof?

 

[Glen Baker LLC]

My question isn't necessarily can I get it on and off ... it's more .... is it safe to strap on the rack/roof?

Pictures always help.

 

[vandeda2024]

The elevate rack is 750 lbs I believe. So if the weight is spread over 3 attachment points, each point would be about 80 lbs assuming 240 lbs total.

 

[Glen Baker LLC]

If the majority of the weight is carried by the elevation bed rack.
It seems what you would be strapping to the roof rack of the truck, would be negligible.

 

[Johnkn]

Do yourself a favor.

This folds upright and stores easily.

1720 lb. Capacity, 4 ft. x 8 ft. Heavy Duty Folding Trailer


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[Escapologist]

HRG

Heh heh, yeah I was thinking about posting that one, but seriously, minimal size boat going after large sport fish is just a 1/3 scale replica of that situation. Not to mention if you actually wore it out enough to land it, it would be like a meth-head trying to get out off a straightjacket between the passengers with no room to stumble apart from overboard.

 

[Realtruck]

I recognize this would probably require a roof rack too to get sufficient distance between contact points. But is it possible to safely carry say a 12' aluminum row boat on an elevate rack instead of using a trailer? Why rack instead of trailer? Trailers are bulky, so I really don't have room to store a trailer, but just the boat itself I could stash away (my middle 10 year son loves fishing ... w/his highlight being a 60 lb yellowfin tuna).

Thanks!

I'd say yes. The RealTruck Elevate Truck Rack is a telescoping design so that you can adjust it higher to clear your cab if needed. The max weight capacities are 750 lbs. static, 500 lbs. on-road, and 250 lbs. off-road, making it strong enough to support the load.

Feel free to DM me if you still have questions. I can also put together a quote for you.

 

[Clarkdonbran]

I've watched videos of ..... fishmen .... I just need multiple motors and extra gas tanks. No worries!

Fishmen

 

[vandeda2024]

Fishmen

Fishermen ... Fishmen ... all the same lol

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