Ok guys, I'm buying a momarsh FB in a few months but need a way to transport it over the terrain. I know some of you guys must use these or else drag them. Please post of some pictures of your racks! I plan on making this a small project of mine very soon and need all the ideas I can get it. Thanks in advance, Ted
Overhead ATV Racks
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David Robinson
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Ted,
On the Momarsh website there is a pic to a 4 wheeler towing a double decker rack. Ira should chime in on this one.
On the Momarsh website there is a pic to a 4 wheeler towing a double decker rack. Ira should chime in on this one.
Ray
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I don't have any photos of what a friend built, but here is the basic idea. He based his device on the typical kayak/canoe carrier, but built for serious off road use.
He built a double "A" frame out of pipe. The axle runs across the peaks of the frames and the wheel width is not wider than his ATV's. He used an ATV trailer wheel/axle kit from a local dealer. The A frames were upside down and cross pieces were welded between them to support the boat. He uses straps to hold the boat onto the device. The boat is balanced on the device. He attaches the boat to the rack of his ATV with another strap from which the bow hangs down. It is dicy to me since it relys on the boats bow handle to support the boat. If he were to get the trailer stuck that is the only connection to the ATV. It does allow for all the movement you will ever need on rough terrain.
He built a double "A" frame out of pipe. The axle runs across the peaks of the frames and the wheel width is not wider than his ATV's. He used an ATV trailer wheel/axle kit from a local dealer. The A frames were upside down and cross pieces were welded between them to support the boat. He uses straps to hold the boat onto the device. The boat is balanced on the device. He attaches the boat to the rack of his ATV with another strap from which the bow hangs down. It is dicy to me since it relys on the boats bow handle to support the boat. If he were to get the trailer stuck that is the only connection to the ATV. It does allow for all the movement you will ever need on rough terrain.
My plan is to keep it simple yet functional. I've drawn up a few plans and my main concern is weight. The frame I am building will not be going on a full size bike(Rincon). It will be put on a Honda 300 which is smaller in overall size. My next concern is that is has to be removable. I use my bike for various things other than duck hunting. I guess simple u-bolts would work for that case. Any suggestions?
Ray
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OH. You are looking at a rack ON TOP of your ATV. Sorry about not figuring that out the first time.
I would mount tubes on each outer corner that will allow a smaller diameter pipe to slide inside. Then use some sort of quick connect cross pin. The removable rack would have a cross piece front and rear with a center T of H run between them. You could use all kinds of differing pipe materials to make this. Rigid iron pipe being the easiest to find and couple together.
However, the big problem for an ATV with an overhead rack is that you have now moved the center of gravity up to about your head level so it will be extremely tippy. You may want to build a cheap rack out of ADS drain pipe or 2x4s and put 100 pounds on top of it and see it you can even drive around a corner on flat ground. Then do some obsticles.
I don't think that the 300 would present too much of a problem with its short wheelbase. The boat is not much longer than the ATV. The real problem is the height off the ground and moving the center of gravity up off the ground.
And how many times will you smack your head on the rack or the boat getting on or off. Do you ride standing up much?
I would mount tubes on each outer corner that will allow a smaller diameter pipe to slide inside. Then use some sort of quick connect cross pin. The removable rack would have a cross piece front and rear with a center T of H run between them. You could use all kinds of differing pipe materials to make this. Rigid iron pipe being the easiest to find and couple together.
However, the big problem for an ATV with an overhead rack is that you have now moved the center of gravity up to about your head level so it will be extremely tippy. You may want to build a cheap rack out of ADS drain pipe or 2x4s and put 100 pounds on top of it and see it you can even drive around a corner on flat ground. Then do some obsticles.
I don't think that the 300 would present too much of a problem with its short wheelbase. The boat is not much longer than the ATV. The real problem is the height off the ground and moving the center of gravity up off the ground.
And how many times will you smack your head on the rack or the boat getting on or off. Do you ride standing up much?
Mark(mo)
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Is this what you're talking about?
I used one of these down in Arkansas a couple years ago. It worked OK but still took some work to load a boat as evidence of the look on my face. Actually the look is from the boat being half full of water, really.hehehehe I'd look at a deer cart and rig up something with the tow hitch.
I can call the guy down in AR and get the information if you want it. Just let me know.
I used one of these down in Arkansas a couple years ago. It worked OK but still took some work to load a boat as evidence of the look on my face. Actually the look is from the boat being half full of water, really.hehehehe I'd look at a deer cart and rig up something with the tow hitch.
I can call the guy down in AR and get the information if you want it. Just let me know.
Tom Scholberg
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Mark, You need a dog to REALLY fill that boat up with water. heheh I agree with the idea of a cart and tow it behind. I will try to find a pic of what I use now that I am a photo Bucket guy.