{"id":1867,"date":"2016-10-11T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-10-11T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/?p=1867"},"modified":"2022-11-01T02:14:00","modified_gmt":"2022-11-01T02:14:00","slug":"car-topping","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/car-topping\/","title":{"rendered":"Car Topping"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The following article describes the rationale of cartopping, and, two simple methods of loading the swift dory (aka Herreshoff rowboat) on and off station wagons, hatchbacks, and sedans. It also describes a simple dolly to enable the dory to be moved around unaided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_01_Image_0001-1024x767.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1868\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_01_Image_0001-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_01_Image_0001-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_01_Image_0001-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_01_Image_0001.jpg 1268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Delivering dories to Tasmania on the ferry.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For long trips the inverted dory prevents water logging in heavy rain. The border patrol lady carefully checked the dories for foreign plant matter (seaweed) because we were \u201cimporting\u201d them to cute little old Tasmania.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/car-topping\/#Rationale\" title=\"Rationale:\">Rationale:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/car-topping\/#The_dory_dolly\" title=\"The dory dolly:\">The dory dolly:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/car-topping\/#Mounting_onto_the_vehicle_for_boats_less_than_40kg_or_90lbs\" title=\"Mounting onto the vehicle: (for boats less than 40kg. or 90lbs.)\">Mounting onto the vehicle: (for boats less than 40kg. or 90lbs.)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/car-topping\/#Mounting_onto_sedans\" title=\"Mounting onto sedans\">Mounting onto sedans<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/car-topping\/#Three_points_of_attachment\" title=\"Three points of attachment:\">Three points of attachment:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/car-topping\/#For_Small_Cars\" title=\"For Small Cars\">For Small Cars<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rationale\"><\/span>Rationale:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"908\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_02_Image_0001.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1869\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_02_Image_0001.jpg 684w, https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_02_Image_0001-226x300.jpg 226w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 684px) 100vw, 684px\" \/><figcaption>\u201cUnbound\u201d<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The happiest time of my life was the two years after 1975 were spent living on my trimaran Unbound on Sydney harbour. This was after a circumnavigation and I could enjoy life, with all the security of being in my home country. Moorings were easy to get and Unbound could be antifouled on the nearest sand bank. When a neighbour complained to the maritime authority that people shouldn\u2019t be able to live on their yachts he was told; \u201cIt\u2019s alright for you rich people on the hill, some of those people can\u2019t afford to live anywhere else.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Those days are gone. The harbour is filled up and moorings are being replaced by expensive marinas. So the public has resorted to trailer boats; not a bad solution if they are kept in the quarter acre block. Not so; now they are beginning to fill up the streets of the city. Some of them are ugly and take up precious parking space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The next phase of this evolution is the healthy and environmentally friendly proliferation of canoes and rowing craft in the water. These are small enough to be stored in the properties and even in the roof of an apartment garage .My preference has always been for recreational rowing craft and consequently I build and use the \u201cSwift Dory\u201d. Why? Well I have always loved the rowing action that uses the major muscles of the torso and generally obviates the back problems that I experienced as a younger man. As well they are sea worthy and carry a load of three adults, or mum and dad and a several kids, quite comfortably. They are also easier to board and alight from wharves, land or yachts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However I cannot argue that a rowing craft is lighter than a canoe. The Swift Dory weighs 32kg; while many canoes are so light a single person can pick them off a roof rack easily. A Google search indicates that canoes can be heavier than 32kg, but it should be possible to acquire a single man canoe under 20kg. A blogger sums it up as follows; \u201c\u2026.buy a kayak or a light weight canoe, rowboats will not be able to be carried by one person.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_dory_dolly\"><\/span>The dory dolly:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s the challenge, for a single person to move a rowboat down to the water. The first problem was to enable a single person to move the boat around. The photograph shows the \u201cdory dolly\u201d designed and built to achieve this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_03_Image_0001-1-1024x767.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1871\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_03_Image_0001-1-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_03_Image_0001-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_03_Image_0001-1-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_03_Image_0001-1.jpg 1268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>The lightweight \u201cDory Dolly\u201d.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Notice the lanyard attached to a pin through the dory\u2019s fin to secure the dolly. Much of the time the pin is unnecessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_04_Image_0001-1024x767.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1872\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_04_Image_0001-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_04_Image_0001-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_04_Image_0001-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_04_Image_0001.jpg 1268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Wallaby inspection. (photo by David Champtaloup)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not a good idea to store upright as torrential rain can add a ton and stress the dolly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dolly is made of 12mm (1\/2\u201d) ply, golf buggy wheels and 12mm ss axle. It carries more than half the weight. A slit in the base slides over the fin on the hull. A pin through the fin keeps the dolly in place as the dory is rolled over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_04_Image_0002-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1873\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_04_Image_0002-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_04_Image_0002-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_04_Image_0002-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_04_Image_0002.jpg 1265w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>The dolly allows the weight to counterbalance.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mounting_onto_the_vehicle_for_boats_less_than_40kg_or_90lbs\"><\/span>Mounting onto the vehicle: (for boats less than 40kg. or 90lbs.)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1. Station wagons and hatchbacks are the easiest to adapt. It is necessary first to have a roof rack at the front of the roof and also at the back. Some cars do not allow for easy fitting at the back, but a track can be pop riveted in place for this and is a worthwhile addition. Any decent roof rack shop should be able to do this, but can also be done at home with the right equipment. For roof racks that bow upwards, kayak carriers will ensure that the boat does not slide off sideways as the boat is slid on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_05_Image_0001-1024x767.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1874\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_05_Image_0001-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_05_Image_0001-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_05_Image_0001-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_05_Image_0001.jpg 1268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The rear roof rack is shown fitted to the tracks which are pop riveted to the roof. The kayak carriers on top are fitted with the slippery plastic (rubber is another option) to guide and allow the dory to slide on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Note:&nbsp;Many hatchbacks and sedans now have an aerial in the middle of the roof to obstruct the carrier. The aerial can in most cases be unscrewed from the fitting and removed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_06_Image_0001-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1875\" width=\"908\" height=\"605\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_06_Image_0001-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_06_Image_0001-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_06_Image_0001-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_06_Image_0001.jpg 1265w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 908px) 100vw, 908px\" \/><figcaption>Lifting half the boat on.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_06_Image_0002-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1876\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_06_Image_0002-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_06_Image_0002-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_06_Image_0002-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_06_Image_0002.jpg 1265w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Preparing to slide on.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_07_Image_0001-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1877\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_07_Image_0001-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_07_Image_0001-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_07_Image_0001-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_07_Image_0001.jpg 1265w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Sliding into place.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_07_Image_0002-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1878\" width=\"910\" height=\"605\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_07_Image_0002-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_07_Image_0002-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_07_Image_0002-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_07_Image_0002.jpg 1268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 910px) 100vw, 910px\" \/><figcaption>The fin is used to help the boat track*better, attach the dolly and here it is being used as a purchase to drag the boat off. The rest is a reverse of the mounting process.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_08_Image_0001-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1879\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_08_Image_0001-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_08_Image_0001-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_08_Image_0001-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_08_Image_0001.jpg 1268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Attaching the dolly.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mounting_onto_sedans\"><\/span>Mounting onto sedans<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before I bit the bullet and pop riveted a track for a rack at the rear, I made the device shown below, from 20mm. (3\/4\u201d) ply. It seemed less trouble to do this than drive to the roof rack shop and find out what would work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_08_Image_0002-1-1024x767.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1881\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_08_Image_0002-1-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_08_Image_0002-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_08_Image_0002-1-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_08_Image_0002-1.jpg 1268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Extension arm, shown upside down, and prop.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Three_points_of_attachment\"><\/span>Three points of attachment:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" id=\"l1\"><li>A bolt attached by saddles at the end of the fork, goes under the rack.<\/li><li>A vertical bolt at the crutch inserts into a hole drilled in the rack.<\/li><li>The pin at the top of the prop inserts into a hole at the end of the extension arm. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Devices using the same principle are readily available at roof rack shops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_09_Image_0001-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1882\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_09_Image_0001-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_09_Image_0001-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_09_Image_0001-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_09_Image_0001.jpg 1265w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Propping the extension arm.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_09_Image_0002-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1883\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_09_Image_0002-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_09_Image_0002-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_09_Image_0002-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_09_Image_0002.jpg 1265w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>One end of the dory is lifted onto the roof rack extension.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_10_Image_0001-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1884\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_10_Image_0001-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_10_Image_0001-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_10_Image_0001-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_10_Image_0001.jpg 1265w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>The other end is lifted onto the rear roof rack.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_10_Image_0002-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1885\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_10_Image_0002-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_10_Image_0002-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_10_Image_0002-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_10_Image_0002.jpg 1265w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Lifting onto the rear roof rack.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_11_Image_0001-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1886\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_11_Image_0001-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_11_Image_0001-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_11_Image_0001-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_11_Image_0001.jpg 1265w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Front of dory is swung across and the dory is pushed into place.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_11_Image_0002-1024x767.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1887\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_11_Image_0002-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_11_Image_0002-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_11_Image_0002-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_11_Image_0002.jpg 1268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Strapped on and ready to go.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_Small_Cars\"><\/span>For Small Cars<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"470\" height=\"280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_12_Image_0001.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1888\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_12_Image_0001.jpg 470w, https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_12_Image_0001-300x179.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 470px) 100vw, 470px\" \/><figcaption>For small cars or where the roof racks are close together the dory must be stayed with ropes to stop it twisting in the wind.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Well, that\u2019s that. Easy, now I and hopefully many others can utilise these methods to get on the water and beautify it with slim healthy bodies, healthy positive minds and sleek and noiseless rowing craft. Don\u2019t forget the benefit to the hip pocket. No mooring fees, no trailer registration fees, no boat registration fees, no antifouling and slipping expense, and, probably fewer medical expenses. See you out there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Okay, okay here\u2019s the truth. There\u2019s this pom (English gentleman) who\u2019s been beating me from time to time in the annual race around Dangar Is. and we can\u2019t have that. Since I don\u2019t live on the island anymore I have bought a rowing machine called Jazzfit (only the Chinese would come up with such a name). On a cold foggy depressing morning three five minute rows on the machine do wonders at lifting the spirit with the side benefit of improving fitness. So now the rowing machine can be augmented with a pleasant row to the island for a cup of coffee and a bit of a yarn. And if I need a bit of solitude there are plenty of lovely creeks and walks on the river.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">*The Herreshoff rowboat (Swift Dory) was designed without the fin probably with the intention of allowing it to row through very shallow water. I have found that without the fin the boat yaws as soon as rowing is interrupted. It tracks better with the fin and behaves better with side winds and serendipitously, enables dolly attachment and purchase for manoeuvring the boat on the roof racks. The draft is still quite shallow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_13_Image_0001.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1889\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_13_Image_0001.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_13_Image_0001-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption>Rowing can be very tiring.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The following article describes the rationale of cartopping, and, two simple methods of loading the swift dory (aka Herreshoff rowboat) on and off station wagons, hatchbacks, and sedans. It also describes a simple dolly to enable the dory to be moved around unaided. For long trips the inverted dory prevents water logging in heavy rain. &hellip;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/car-topping\/\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Car Topping<\/span> Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1887,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"disabled","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1867","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-oar-shafts"],"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_11_Image_0002.jpg",1268,950,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_11_Image_0002-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_11_Image_0002-300x225.jpg",300,225,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_11_Image_0002-768x575.jpg",768,575,true],"large":["https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_11_Image_0002-1024x767.jpg",1024,767,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_11_Image_0002.jpg",1268,950,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_11_Image_0002.jpg",1268,950,false],"woocommerce_thumbnail":["https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_11_Image_0002-300x300.jpg",300,300,true],"woocommerce_single":["https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_11_Image_0002.jpg",600,450,false],"woocommerce_gallery_thumbnail":["https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/car-topping_Page_11_Image_0002-300x300.jpg",300,300,true]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"Gaco","author_link":"https:\/\/www.gacooarlocks.com\/gaco\/author\/admingacooarlocks-com\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"The following article describes the rationale of cartopping, and, two simple methods of loading the swift dory (aka Herreshoff rowboat) on and off station wagons, hatchbacks, and sedans. It also describes a simple dolly to enable the dory to be moved around unaided. 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