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car topping options

Posted by steve swanson on Aug 26, 2007

I would like some insight on the good the bad and the ugly on the different types of car topping the 18 foot kayaks. What is the best, ehat is the worst. thanks

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• Re: car topping options by Eric Mattison on Aug 27, 2007
  • Re: car topping options by Tim Clark on Aug 27, 2007

 

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