Pick up trucks and Sunfish
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bbryant321
Member
Over the years I have moved my sunfish(es) in the backs of compact and full sized trucks without any problem. I always loaded it bow first into a corner and used a ratched strap across the transom under the top of the gudgeon. Slide the sail/spars/mast along side and secure with bungie cords or another strap. Add a red flag and you're ready to go.
ssmeulders
Member
In my opinion the optimal solution involves a trailer hitch
and 2 Yakima racks , one for the cab top and the following for
the 2" receiver hitch:
http://www.yakima.com/Product.aspx?id=51
and 2 Yakima racks , one for the cab top and the following for
the 2" receiver hitch:
http://www.yakima.com/Product.aspx?id=51
imported_Scott
Member
I've been hauling my Sunfish in various trucks for years. See post:
http://sunfishforum.com/showthread.php?t=378&highlight=scott
What I used to do before the dolly/rack setup was to put two rolled up carpets in the back as bunks and a scrap on the tailgate. Put the back of the boat on the tailgate, lift the bow and slide it in. Ropes/ straps keep it in the truck. I also cut a scrap of 4x4 to fit between the gudgeon and drilled a 5/16 hole to accept a bolt where the pintle goes to make a "4x4 rudder" to protect the gudgeon. Make sure you protect the bailer.
I prefer my Seitech dolly setup as it protects the hull better with out banging around in the truck.
http://sunfishforum.com/showthread.php?t=378&highlight=scott
What I used to do before the dolly/rack setup was to put two rolled up carpets in the back as bunks and a scrap on the tailgate. Put the back of the boat on the tailgate, lift the bow and slide it in. Ropes/ straps keep it in the truck. I also cut a scrap of 4x4 to fit between the gudgeon and drilled a 5/16 hole to accept a bolt where the pintle goes to make a "4x4 rudder" to protect the gudgeon. Make sure you protect the bailer.
I prefer my Seitech dolly setup as it protects the hull better with out banging around in the truck.