This video was amazing, thank you so much. Just purchased my first canoe and when I took it out using ratchet straps for 3 hours, it was a nightmare. Your video saved me! Bought rope, learned the knot and your hilarious tick analogy and now I am sound free!! I can even have a converse with my girlfriend now! Thank you so much for taking the time in making this video :)
Yeah, that’s how I do it too. My dad taught me to make the over hand loop at one end and another overhand loop around 3/4 of the way to cinch it down, and he keeps those ropes as tie downs, but I taught him the trucker’s hitch -which may be a faux-trucker’s and be something else entirely like shown here - so that his rope doesn’t have the same friction point every time and thus preserves integrity and durability of the rope. As for the end, a clove hitch to the rack works or a bowline, because overhand knots are hard to untie, and I like have rope available for other purposes, and thus like to have a straight piece of line if needed.
This is exactly how I used to tie down my canoe years ago! Only thing I did differently was to put canoe blocks under the gunnels and line them up with the rack cross bars. It provided some friction between the canoe and the cross bars to make sure that the canoe wouldn’t move side to side at all.
Very nice. Being a rookie (I’ve had my canoe now two weeks, maiden voyage was yesterday) I just used ratchet straps on the front and back. And made it back to town and promptly snapped one accelerating out of town. Think I’ll go practice with rope and do this
Your the man ! Just like my dad used to do with our canoe 50 years ago. These new fangled ratchet straps etc .. and the scary idiots I see driving down the road with their crooked canoes and kayaks and some use cheapo bungee cords are enough to make a person sick. Oh and the dingbats that make their youtube vids that don't have a clue.. When I was young I would see deer strapped down to the top of the vehicles during hunting season.. They new what they were doing also but it was gross as a little girl seeing them drive through our small town and on the highway
Am I doing something wrong? 73 yrs old and I have always used HD black rubber straps to tie down my rooftop canoes and Jon boats. I can tie both front and back in less time than you can tie your knot. Of course double straps for long distance highway driving. Have side blocks to prevent any sideways movement. Carried a canoe to Alaska and back in 1968. Never any problem. Of course continually check straps for any cracking, replace as needed.
Open the hood, locate a hole that a loop can be tied through so that the secured loop sticks out the crack between the hood and fender when the hood is closed. Tie the rope to the loop saving wear on the hood.
Great video, but one question. In tying it down so tight, side to side, a caution I believe needs to be added, to not leave it on the roof like that for too long when the sun is strong, as it will heat up many canoe products and leave an indentation in the canoe. Thoughts?
But what do you do with newer cars that have no front bumper and no towing hooks to attach the rope or hook. The SUV folks at the Chicago Auto Show had no answer. All you have is a broad front end and a weak plastic section underneath.
I've been using hood loops (the kind with an eyelet that I can bolt to the frame) and scotchgard to protect the paint from rubbing dirt that gets between the strap and the hood.
Thule makes strong webbing loops that are attached to fairly rigid but non-marking rubber hose type material. You simply open your hood or rear hatch and pop these where the hood/ hatch closes. The loop sticks out and you can tie the safety lines on.
You can get canoe blocks at any outdoor store or Walmart. In the distant past I tied my 15 foot Coleman to the roof of a Ford Crown Vic using canoe blocks with no problems.
If you’re on a budget, you can use pool noodles. Get the thicker ones, cut some 1 foot sections and slit them lengthwise on one side. The pressure of the rope will hold the canoe to the roof. Not as good as canoe blocks, tho.
finally a man that don't want to just talk about it, you got right to business. thanks for the detailed info. just what i needed.
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This video was amazing, thank you so much. Just purchased my first canoe and when I took it out using ratchet straps for 3 hours, it was a nightmare. Your video saved me! Bought rope, learned the knot and your hilarious tick analogy and now I am sound free!!
I can even have a converse with my girlfriend now!
Thank you so much for taking the time in making this video :)
Yeah, that’s how I do it too. My dad taught me to make the over hand loop at one end and another overhand loop around 3/4 of the way to cinch it down, and he keeps those ropes as tie downs, but I taught him the trucker’s hitch -which may be a faux-trucker’s and be something else entirely like shown here - so that his rope doesn’t have the same friction point every time and thus preserves integrity and durability of the rope. As for the end, a clove hitch to the rack works or a bowline, because overhand knots are hard to untie, and I like have rope available for other purposes, and thus like to have a straight piece of line if needed.
This is exactly how I used to tie down my canoe years ago! Only thing I did differently was to put canoe blocks under the gunnels and line them up with the rack cross bars. It provided some friction between the canoe and the cross bars to make sure that the canoe wouldn’t move side to side at all.
Short sweet and to the point 10/10 thank you, I know finally understand the truckers hitch
Best video on the subject and this is the only way i tie my kayak down
I’ve used this for 2 years now with my sprint canoe . Thanks very much!!!!
Super good detailed knots Thanks for the video.
Very nice. Being a rookie (I’ve had my canoe now two weeks, maiden voyage was yesterday) I just used ratchet straps on the front and back. And made it back to town and promptly snapped one accelerating out of town. Think I’ll go practice with rope and do this
That's how it's done!!! Way better the. That webbing crap that whistles with speed and feels like it's going to fray and fail you. Awesome tutorial.
I used to use this for my 1st canoe, now I use ratchet straps..Still good to know the rope method in case the mechanical stuff breaks!
Cool, but don't you find the ratchet straps take extra time and frustration, flipping them to put a spiral in them so that they don't vibrate/hum?
Your the man ! Just like my dad used to do with our canoe 50 years ago. These new fangled ratchet straps etc .. and the scary idiots I see driving down the road with their crooked canoes and kayaks and some use cheapo bungee cords are enough to make a person sick. Oh and the dingbats that make their youtube vids that don't have a clue.. When I was young I would see deer strapped down to the top of the vehicles during hunting season.. They new what they were doing also but it was gross as a little girl seeing them drive through our small town and on the highway
Am I doing something wrong? 73 yrs old and I have always used HD black rubber straps to tie down my rooftop canoes and Jon boats. I can tie both front and back in less time than you can tie your knot. Of course double straps for long distance highway driving. Have side blocks to prevent any sideways movement. Carried a canoe to Alaska and back in 1968. Never any problem. Of course continually check straps for any cracking, replace as needed.
Thank you. I like "cheaper". Everyone assumes that we can afford tie-downs, loks, etc.
Open the hood, locate a hole that a loop can be tied through so that the secured loop sticks out the crack between the hood and fender when the hood is closed. Tie the rope to the loop saving wear on the hood.
I LOVE THIS VIDEO!!
Thank you so much for your video.
Great video, but one question. In tying it down so tight, side to side, a caution I believe needs to be added, to not leave it on the roof like that for too long when the sun is strong, as it will heat up many canoe products and leave an indentation in the canoe. Thoughts?
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Great video, thank you!
Can this type of method work for kayaks as well?
Yes. I do it all the time with my kayak.
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But what do you do with newer cars that have no front bumper and no towing hooks to attach the rope or hook. The SUV folks at the Chicago Auto Show had no answer. All you have is a broad front end and a weak plastic section underneath.
You can always loop back into the rack ;)
Hear you. Just bought a 2018 Subaru Forester. Just converted my utility trailer into a canoe carrier.
I've been using hood loops (the kind with an eyelet that I can bolt to the frame) and scotchgard to protect the paint from rubbing dirt that gets between the strap and the hood.
Thule makes strong webbing loops that are attached to fairly rigid but non-marking rubber hose type material. You simply open your hood or rear hatch and pop these where the hood/ hatch closes. The loop sticks out and you can tie the safety lines on.
thanks for video great stuff
Cheaper definitely. Cam straps are much easier & quicker. Which way is better is arguable.
Use a combination of both for safety.
Cam straps are ok for canoes but not for kayaks - they can be tightened too much and warp the kayak, especially in hot weather.
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thanks homie
Since this video my cam buckles are gathering dust
I love you.
Straps seem easier.
Legit.
What if you don't have top racks?
I'd try some foam pads underneath the canoe. Something it can press into and will somewhat grip both the roof and the canoe.
You can get canoe blocks at any outdoor store or Walmart. In the distant past I tied my 15 foot Coleman to the roof of a Ford Crown Vic using canoe blocks with no problems.
If you’re on a budget, you can use pool noodles. Get the thicker ones, cut some 1 foot sections and slit them lengthwise on one side. The pressure of the rope will hold the canoe to the roof. Not as good as canoe blocks, tho.
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If your still using rope to tie down stuff then your probably a baby boomer who thinks ratchet straps are to confusing to use.