How do you protect or transport your boards?

[CFD3Captain]

So I have somewhat of a dumb question, but where do you put your boards when traveling to and from the lake? I have looked at a few of the wakesurfer bags and they are pretty expensive for all that they do. Do you have a special place for them or do you throw them in the boat and go?

 

[Master-Spud]

Mine ride in the truck, but not very useful if you have a family or friends with you. Hopefully someone has a brilliant idea we can steal lol

 

[octavio3311]

I only tow 3/4 of a mile to and from the lake, so I simply keep them in the racks.

But if I towed further, I would put them in the boat. If the boat was in a slip, I'd try to put them on my trucks roof rack.

 

[CFD3Captain]

Thanks! I guess that was my thought putting them in the boat but wasn't sure about them sliding or banging around etc.......I am sure someone will post a better idea before I think of one LOL

 

[sstegh]

Wrap them in towels and put them in the boat or bed of the truck. Protects them and anything they might slide into if you have to hit the breaks hard.

 

[CFD3Captain]

wrap in towels......! See, wtf didn't I think of that lol! Brilliant! You have to have them with you anyhow!

 

[sstegh]

You have to have them with you anyhow!

Exactly.

 

[KXCam22]

Many build a rack out of PVC pipe. It sits on the floor of the boat (mine rides in my truck box) and holds the 6 boards vertically like a CD rack. I used 1/2" PVC and padded it with pipe insulation. I dont have a pic but there should be lots on the site since many have built these. My next will use 3/4" PVC as mine is a touch flimsy. Cam.

 

[CFD3Captain]

Many build a rack out of PVC pipe. It sits on the floor of the boat (mine rides in my truck box) and holds the 6 boards vertically like a CD rack. I used 1/2" PVC and padded it with pipe insulation. I dont have a pic but there should be lots on the site since many have built these. My next will use 3/4" PVC as mine is a touch flimsy. Cam.

PICS Please! Just what I need, another DIY project to put my wifes honey do's off longer

 

[robbo3]

In the tow vehicle or in the tower rack (non-highway/short distance only). I lost a wakeboard on the interstate that we thought was in a good spot, so I'm a little skittish on putting the newer boards in the boat.

 

[CFD3Captain]

I tow with my cover on, so losing one in the boat is not a concern. It was more wanting to protect them while in the boat

 

[Kelso]

I put our 2 wakeboards on our kneeboard and strap em down with its knee strap. Then I let them ride in the floor of the boat with one of our soft sided coolers behind them to keep them from sliding back and pulsating on the fiberglass.

 

[sysinu]

We put them in the boat and strap life jackets around them...

 

[dustinjean]

this is how i haul my boards, need to cut another slot for my new surf board now

 

[CFD3Captain]

We have an Explorer so I am not sure how well they will ride in the cargo area or if at all. So far the best answers are towels and life jackets for my situation! I love this forum and I BET there is someone else this will help down the road

 

[jcyamaharider]

I cut special noodles and wrap the ends with those then place one in the bow with the door closed. Then I use a sheet of foam board and put my other board on top of that. Noodles and board go in the back of the truck when we load up. I always tow with my cover on.

 

[KXCam22]

Here is a pic I found. Mine is more compact but you get the idea. I will take a pic of mine soon. I have pipe insulation foam on my uprights. Mine holds 2 surf, 2 wake and 2 kneeboard. Cam.

 

[d_coyne1984]

I bought a Grayline bag for my wakeboard on Wiredsport.com for like $35. I thought that was reasonable for a decent bag. I just leave it in the bag in the boat then. I currently only have one board though. It would add up quickly buying them for multiple boards.

 

[KXCam22]

I finally took a pic of mine. It is built of 1/2" PVC and has spots for 2 knee boards, 1 wake and 1 surf board. It rides in the floor of the boat or in the bed of the truck while trailering. If I built another I would use 3/4" PVC to be less flimsy. Mine may look beat but it has been in use for 2 or 3 seasons. The tine spacing has been spot on. Cam.

 

[Scuba_ref]

Here is the rack I just finished building this evening. One pic with boards and one without. You will notice that in a couple of the spaces I used an extra set of Ts to raise the level so the surf boards won't touch the floor. The wake board, knee board and huge foam surf board aren't curved as much as the two surf boards so they can go in as is. I also didn't put a top rail on the last slot where the wake board goes because with the boots it wouldn't fit, so left it open.