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1. Canoes and MGs (score: 1): Author: Gary Burrell <garyb@pentek.com>; Date: Thu, 10 Apr 1997 10:43:04 -0400; Hi folks, This may be a stupid question but here goes. (I've never had or used a triler before?) I'm looking for a way to transport my canoe using my MGB. I've thought of using a trailer, but the onl; /html/mgs/1997-04/msg00426.html (7,920 bytes)
2. Re: Canoes and MGs (score: 1): Author: Dave Houser <mgs4dave@warwick.net>; Date: Thu, 10 Apr 1997 14:35:15 +0000; As a design engineer, here's a suggestion. I had a similiar problem regarding the carrying of a kayak with the B and thought of building two vertical extensions up from the front and rear bumpers en; /html/mgs/1997-04/msg00442.html (7,621 bytes)
3. Re: Canoes and MGs (score: 1): Author: Gary Burrell <garyb@pentek.com>; Date: Thu, 10 Apr 1997 15:12:36 -0400; Dave, I had thought of doing something like that, but also thought of several problems: 1) where/how to attach the vertical extentions whithout marking up the car or leaving visable mounting points.; /html/mgs/1997-04/msg00449.html (8,919 bytes)
4. Re: Canoes and MGs (score: 1): Author: "W. R. Gibbons" <gibbons@northpole.med.uvm.edu>; Date: Thu, 10 Apr 1997 16:18:59 -0400 (EDT); Simpler solution. Buy a hardtop. Put it on the car. Put canoe brackets on the hardtop. Tie the front and rear of the canoe to the bumpers. All the hardtop has to do is support 40 pounds or whatever t; /html/mgs/1997-04/msg00453.html (8,609 bytes)
5. Re: Canoes and MGs (score: 1): Author: Aron Travis <atravis@spacey.net>; Date: Thu, 10 Apr 1997 15:56:55 -0700; A lot of local welding shops also do trailers. I'm sure you should be able to find one to make you a mini/custom trailer. They might even do the hitch for you too. -Aron Travis"always in a automotive; /html/mgs/1997-04/msg00456.html (7,629 bytes)
6. Re: Canoes and MGs (score: 1): Author: Dave Houser <mgs4dave@warwick.net>; Date: Fri, 11 Apr 1997 11:14:52 +0000; I think you can make this work. To answer your concerns: 1- Just checked my 64 B and if you drill a hole through the front and rear bumper support bars, I believe you can bolt on a flange that the u; /html/mgs/1997-04/msg00489.html (9,103 bytes)
7. Re: Canoes and MGs (score: 1): Author: Dave Houser <mgs4dave@warwick.net>; Date: Fri, 11 Apr 1997 11:21:30 +0000; I'd be concerned about the extra weight on the hardtop. The mounting hardware for the top is what worries me. Added stress against the front windshield and those two hooks where the top mounts on th; /html/mgs/1997-04/msg00490.html (7,983 bytes)
8. Re: Canoes and MGs (score: 1): Author: thomas_pokrefke@juno.com; Date: Fri, 11 Apr 1997 12:07:21 EDT; Don't forgot about the aerodynamic forces acting on the canoe at 55 mph. You'll probably have alternating up-forces and down-forces, all of which would probably kill your hard top. I don't think ther; /html/mgs/1997-04/msg00493.html (8,322 bytes)
9. Re: Canoes and MGs (score: 1): Author: mmcewen@gpu.srv.ualberta.ca (John McEwen); Date: Fri, 11 Apr 1997 11:05:28 -0500; Hello List: I mentioned this on a private post to the original sender, but a hitch is an easy and sensible reality. Here follows my original post: One of my friends used to tow a camping trailer with; /html/mgs/1997-04/msg00494.html (9,115 bytes)
10. Re: Canoes and MGs (score: 1): Author: "Faust,Eugene" <Eugene_Faust@wb.xerox.com>; Date: Fri, 11 Apr 1997 12:11:28 PDT; My MGBGT came with a well constructed trailer hitch that attaches to the bumper mounting bolts. As I remember it, a previous owner used it to tow a trailer from California to upstate New York. My son; /html/mgs/1997-04/msg00497.html (7,829 bytes)
11. Re: Canoes and MGs (score: 1): Author: Gary Burrell <garyb@pentek.com>; Date: Fri, 11 Apr 1997 14:09:58 -0400; Thanks to all for the input on transporting a canoe, with an MG. It seems that the best route may be a trailer, and I've found a company that makes a sports trailer with attachments for carring canoe; /html/mgs/1997-04/msg00499.html (8,949 bytes)
12. Re: Canoes and MGs (score: 1): Author: "W. R. Gibbons" <gibbons@northpole.med.uvm.edu>; Date: Fri, 11 Apr 1997 17:26:23 -0400 (EDT); Something to keep in mind, whether carrying a canoe on an MG or lumber on a toyota, is that front and rear tie downs dramatically reduce stress on roof racks. If you put a 40 lb canoe on roof racks,; /html/mgs/1997-04/msg00505.html (8,782 bytes)
13. Re: Canoes and MGs (score: 1): Author: SPB3430@aol.com; Date: Fri, 11 Apr 1997 17:36:16 -0400 (EDT); Why in the world would anyone want to put their MG into a canoe? Steve Bartley 1969 MGB Roadster NAMGBR 6-2585; /html/mgs/1997-04/msg00506.html (7,335 bytes)
14. Re: Canoes and MGs (score: 1): Author: Don Walton <dhw@atomic.net>; Date: Fri, 11 Apr 1997 17:44:21 -0400; I'm confused, do I go to a dress shop, fabric store, or grocery to get dash top material? I think I would prefer whipped cream over horseradish. Anyway, if all of you will turn to pages 120 and 121 i; /html/mgs/1997-04/msg00507.html (7,642 bytes)
15. Re: Canoes and MGs (score: 1): Author: Kelvin Dodd <kdodd@west.net>; Date: Fri, 11 Apr 1997 11:43:49 -0700; Canoes and MGs Oh My! 1. MGBs will pull a lot of weight but can not handle tongue weight very well without heavier springs. Ask Glen Towery (sp) how much the frame and brakes can handle. The best tow; /html/mgs/1997-04/msg00518.html (8,549 bytes)
16. Re: Canoes and MGs (score: 1): Author: Paul Hunt <paul.hunt1@virgin.net>; Date: Sun, 20 Apr 1997 16:51:49 +0000; To go touring on the other side of the pond? PaulH.; /html/mgs/1997-04/msg00974.html (7,410 bytes)

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