Moving a canoe with a ranger?

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Hey.
my sister wants me to move a canoe for her. I think it's maybe 16 feet long. whats the best/safest way to haul it around?

 

[adsm08]

canoe trailer. My dad has a 12" that he used to trailer all over the state with the Ranger.

 

[Great_Big_Abyss]

Build a wooden rack in your box that's the same height as the cab, then flip the canoe over and throw it on top of your truck.

 

[fastpakr]

Or just mount it on the roof with foam blocks or a roof rack. Perfectly normal/common way to carry them.

 

[crusin93]

I found a used ladder rack on CL for $50.00. It works great for hauling larger items including lumber, that otherwise will not fit in a supercab box. It is also tall enough to keep the items from rubbing on your paint. I modified it slightly, allowing 4'' c-clamps to hold it in place for easy removal and install.

 

[Hopman]

If you can afford to spend more money, Yakima & Thule make racks. Plus, you can get parts to haul more stuff like bikes or snowboards.