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Trailering with seat cushions
chuck130	#1  Posted on 05/16/08 - 10:43 AM
Member Posts: 11 Comments: 0 Joined: 11/11/07	I have the 130 Sport and my dealer says not to trailer with all the cushions in. Anyone have any problems with seat cushions or backrests flying out of the boat at expressway speeds? Thanks, Chuck
TexasOutrage	#2  Posted on 05/16/08 - 11:43 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 246 Comments: 1 Joined: 02/16/08	Highway speeds can definitely cause problems for any object not permanently attached to the boat. I have seen plenty of cushions and coolers launched from boats in front of me. When towing my bay boat, I always reverse the coolers so the lids open to the back and do not fly open on the road.
Phil T	#3  Posted on 05/16/08 - 4:09 PM
Administrator Personal Page Personal Album Project Albums Posts: 7043 Comments: 6 Joined: 03/26/05	I stow my cushions in my tow vehicle for two reasons; a) safety really expensive to replace. 1992 Outrage 17 I 2019 E-TEC 90, Viper 17 2+ 2018 Load Rite Elite 18280096VT
Bob Younger	#4  Posted on 05/16/08 - 4:24 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 136 Comments: 2 Joined: 06/22/07	I bought a Thule soft cartop carrier and put all my 'flyables' (life jackets, cushions, etc) in it then strap it to the inside of the boat (in my case the back seat).