Vehicle Top Kayak Security - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

FullFlavorPike · 11-07-2017, 08:41 PM

Seems legit.

sdyeti · 11-07-2017, 09:13 PM

Bigger backing plate definitely seems like a good idea. Not as worried about skinning the head but a cap nut is a solid idea as well.

Storage units are just too much. I don't really have anything else to store in one that isn't already being stored in the van. A year of storage fees would almost be the cost of a brand new yak. Storage at OEX would be $35/month and acceptable. $150+ is not. MCRD or on base storage is like $80-120 a year and I will be calling them every week until a spot opens up. Until then its on top of the van.

I'll probably be leaving the van at the small naval facility I work at fairly often. Its secured parking and there are cameras all over the one entry/exit point. I tend to leave it there kinda often and there is yet to be an issue.

jbl_91762 · 11-08-2017, 06:10 AM

there are some wise guys on this forum as everywhere on this planet so disregard them. If you would have explained your situation first like you did your 2nd post we would have better understood. Great Idea in your situation but and good advice from others, but I second the one with more visibility like a heavy duty cable wrapped around and through then in windows.

skrilla · 11-08-2017, 11:14 AM

Barbedwire, Molon Labe decal, wall mounted AR15... done.

wiredantz · 11-08-2017, 03:06 PM

I like to put barb wire... and some cobra snakes inside my kayak.. to scare people away... I also would of gone a step forward... and cement broken glass on the roof of the car....

just kidding

in all honesty... In case the car ever rolls over.. your head hitting those screws.... is going to hurt

Iceman · 11-08-2017, 03:23 PM

if you had a roof rack with load bars just attaching it to that would be good. There is the convenience thief and the hard core thief. I just worry about the former.

DanaPT · 11-08-2017, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iceman

if you had a roof rack with load bars just attaching it to that would be good. There is the convenience thief and the hard core thief. I just worry about the former.

No doubt... if they want it bad enough they are gonna get it.

11-07-2017, 09:13 PM	#2
sdyeti Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: San Diego Posts: 55	Bigger backing plate definitely seems like a good idea. Not as worried about skinning the head but a cap nut is a solid idea as well. Storage units are just too much. I don't really have anything else to store in one that isn't already being stored in the van. A year of storage fees would almost be the cost of a brand new yak. Storage at OEX would be $35/month and acceptable. $150+ is not. MCRD or on base storage is like $80-120 a year and I will be calling them every week until a spot opens up. Until then its on top of the van. I'll probably be leaving the van at the small naval facility I work at fairly often. Its secured parking and there are cameras all over the one entry/exit point. I tend to leave it there kinda often and there is yet to be an issue. Last edited by sdyeti; 11-07-2017 at 09:14 PM. Reason: spelling

11-08-2017, 11:14 AM	#4
skrilla Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 664	Barbedwire, Molon Labe decal, wall mounted AR15... done. __________________ Urban Camo Trident 13

11-08-2017, 03:06 PM	#5
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	I like to put barb wire... and some cobra snakes inside my kayak.. to scare people away... I also would of gone a step forward... and cement broken glass on the roof of the car.... just kidding in all honesty... In case the car ever rolls over.. your head hitting those screws.... is going to hurt __________________ Team: Disbanded You only have one chance in this life...make the right decision(s)...so you don't regret it Last edited by wiredantz; 11-08-2017 at 03:12 PM.

11-08-2017, 03:23 PM	#6
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	if you had a roof rack with load bars just attaching it to that would be good. There is the convenience thief and the hard core thief. I just worry about the former. __________________

11-07-2017, 08:41 PM	#1
FullFlavorPike Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 811	Seems legit.

11-08-2017, 06:10 AM	#3
jbl_91762 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 348	there are some wise guys on this forum as everywhere on this planet so disregard them. If you would have explained your situation first like you did your 2nd post we would have better understood. Great Idea in your situation but and good advice from others, but I second the one with more visibility like a heavy duty cable wrapped around and through then in windows.