Bladerider Transportation

Customer Photos

See photos of various transportation methods here.

Roof Top

When transporting your Bladerider around on the roof of your car, it is important that you have strong and well attached roof racks. It is not necessary to use the travel box, as this only adds more weight and drag.

If the trip is longer than say 8 hours, it is recommended to remove the wing covers from the boat and transport the boat with the wing frame parts inside the cockpit of the boat (all tied up securely).

Note trolley wheels have been removed to fit two bladerider's on the roof racks (enlarge photo)

However if the trip is only short, you can leave the wing covers on, as long as the wing cover lacing is tight. You can leave the sail inside the cockpit (tied on somewhere) and the rudder box/tiller still attached, but secured with rope. It is recommended to also tape up any loose fittings that can rattle off including the side stay adjusters, the threaded rod adjuster over the centerboard case and the gooseneck bolt. The boat should also be attached at the bow to the trolley handle using some rope, as well as using the elastic hooks at the rear axle to the wing covers.

(enlarge photo)

Once the boat is on the roof, ensure that someone is always holding onto the boat or wing frame on the windward side to stop it from blowing off (especially if there is windy conditions).

Firstly tie down the trolley to the roof racks at all four points. (enlarge photo)

Loop some good straps or rope over each of the rear/corner wing frame and pull in and down tight towards the roof racks. This will stop the boat wings from flapping around at high speed. (enlarge photo)

Tie another bit of rope or strap at the front wing bar somewhere inwards of the side stay adjusters. If going on a long trip, it is also suggest to tie a long rope from the trolley t-handle to the front of the car somewhere. Note trolley wheels can remain on for short journeys (enlarge photo)

It is better to tie the front wingbar as close to the hull as possible as above (enlarge photo). Avoid tying the very corner of the front wingbar, as this may weaken the joint of the upper front wingbar and lower front wingbar.