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Mikelc 05-06-2011 11:49 AM

Canoe on roof - 2000 Honda Civic
 
I am about to drive from the east coast to the west coast, and somebody wants me to haul their canoe on my roof of my 2000 Civic EX.

Could anyone help me estimate how this will affect my mileage?

It weighs about 75lbs and is 16ft long.

AZipper 05-06-2011 02:51 PM

Geez.. they stuck you with the canoe? I'd say no more than maybe 2-5 depending on the terrain. Keep in mind the canoe is arrow dynamic BUT it will catch air. The weight probably won't affect anythin. I'd be more concerned with ability to drive :)

WellFedHobo 05-06-2011 06:18 PM

It will create some drag, but yeah, the canoe is aerodynamic enough that it won't affect mileage that much.

AZipper 05-07-2011 05:57 AM

Aerodynamic :)

Mikelc 05-07-2011 11:09 AM

arrow dynamic - i glanced over that without noticing the first time :)

Thanks guys, it doesn't sound too bad other than it weighing on my mind.


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