Need wisdom on canoes/kayaks

I am thinking off adding a canoe or kayak to the fleet of toys. Big enough for 2-3 folks, no whitewater,, just small lakes mainly, stable so no spills, lightweight,. Mainly for fishing and relaxing. Common size is 16 ft?

Also, does anyone carry one on top of the pod? Is that possible?

Kayaks- seem to be for one person, so I guess you get 2?



Thanks for your help and suggestions

You can get a tandem kayak preferably one that you sit on top. Those are more stable and if you do happen to tip they are much easier to get back into. There is also a modular kayak that is also sit on top that comes in three pieces that fit together you can go from a single kayak to a double. I believe a website that you may want to check out is called paddlers.net . And I have been kayaking for over 40 years both sit in and sit ons flaws as well as good points. There's no way I would try to put one on top of the pod though

We never camp without a boat. Sometimes it's a canoe, sometimes a tandem kayak. Either one rides on a rack on the pickup. It might even help mileage as Stephen mentions.

Google "divorce boat" and you'll see why you should try a tandem kayak before buying one. They're not for every couple.

We've had the same 16' fiberglass canoe (purchased used) for over 40 years. They're great boats; can do anything and go anywhere with them.

We also have a Hobie Oasis tandem with the two Mirage drives (foot power). Takes a sail too. Check them out - you use leg power and can go all day. Very comfortable seats and it doesn't matter who "pedals" so there's no chance of a divorce.

Buy a boat. Put it on the Tundra.

Let's assume for a moment that you could get either canoes or kayaks safely secured on top of your Pod. (This is a big assumption). Unless you get real lucky & get a waterfront campsite, you are going to have to transport the boats from your campsite to where ever you can find water access. If tied to the top of your Pod is your method of transporting the boats, then you must break camp to get the boats to the water. Your bots should be transported on your TV.

How about something like the V-Rack that I found by doing a search for canoe/kayak rack compatible with tonneau cover? If that won't work, it looks like they have other racks that would be compatible with a tonneau cover.

Edit: Here's something from Oak Orchard Canoe Kayak Experts that I think would work even better. Look for the Style 2 racks.