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factory racks
By:David Hanson
Date: 10/26/2000, 10:19 am
In Response To: boat flies off the rack - not mine though (peter czerpak)

I have a winstar but not the factory rack, I was checking into the rack from ford and found out it is only rated for about 70 lbs or so. Do not trust those factory racks without checking into their ratings.

I know from riding a motorcycle that sudden gusts can far exceed the normal wind pressure, especially behind big trucks and overpasses. Use those front tiedowns !

Messages In This Thread

boat flies off the rack - not mine though
peter czerpak -- 10/26/2000, 8:05 am
modified boat trailer
Chris Menard -- 10/27/2000, 2:31 pm
It depends on the rack
Brian Nystrom -- 10/26/2000, 12:59 pm
Re: Be carefull
Dan Lindberg -- 10/27/2000, 2:04 pm
I am careful
Brian Nystrom -- 10/30/2000, 12:10 pm
Re: I am careful
Dan Lindberg -- 10/30/2000, 1:04 pm
Re: boat flies off the rack - not mine though
Jason Given -- 10/26/2000, 11:38 am
Re: boat flies off the rack - not mine though
Julie Kanarr -- 10/26/2000, 12:40 pm
Why risk it
Jason Given -- 10/26/2000, 2:38 pm
factory racks
David Hanson -- 10/26/2000, 10:19 am