The big red windsurfing van!

[jage]

Finally, photos!

What is the red electrical switch on the shower?

[Skywagon]

I would hate to come to a sudden stop with all those boards right behind my head!
Bill

[sailquik]

Originally Posted by ChuckB

Ok not you really have me

So how many people can you seat with that set-up, 5-6?

Three up front in the captain's chairs and there are seat belts for three in the back.

Realistically though, I can't imagine three people being comfortable in that gaucho, sitting sideways, for very long, and the sleeping space is for four- so for longer trips, I'd say it is a four person vehicle.

[sailquik]

Originally Posted by jage

Finally, photos!

What is the red electrical switch on the shower?

I thought I was posting too many photos!

The red switch turns on the water pump.

[sailquik]

Originally Posted by Skywagon

I would hate to come to a sudden stop with all those boards right behind my head!
Bill

I'm hoping the bungees through the foot strap and around the boards will keep them in place. If they don't, my second line of defense is the seat back, which my head doesn't clear, 'cause I'm relatively short. Hopefully I won't be testing these theories.

[BroncoHauler]

Originally Posted by sailquik

I thought I was posting too many photos!

The red switch turns on the water pump.

uhhh...is it a waterproof switch?


Herb

[bluedog225]

[quote]
I'm hoping the bungees through the foot strap and around the boards will keep them in place.
[quote]

Please never, never, rely on a bungee for safety (ever). Not on top of the van, behind it, or inside it. A short length of Sta-set or spectra cord (any good climbing or sailing rope) with a simple bowline knot through something securely fixed to the boards and tied to the frame or a folding pad eye in the back.

The seat may protect you; it may not. It was not designed to protect you from flying objects from the rear. Even though the boards are light, they will hit with some force if they are traveling 50 mph and you are standing still. Simultaneously, the airbag will be flying at you some extraordinary speed.

Also, your passenger may be taller than the top of the seat and they may take his/her head off or the boards may fly through the front window and injure the other guy.

Rope is simple, cheap, effective. Sorry to preach but I've been in a full speed head-on on an interstate highway with lumber in the back (not a smb). You don't want to have these things tied with a bungee.

Tom

[sailquik]

Originally Posted by Bronco_hauler

uhhh...is it a waterproof switch?


Herb

I sure hope so!

[sailquik]

Originally Posted by bluedog225

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Good point about the bungees. I'll be switching to spectra as soon as I get a chance.

[j.whitbread]

I agree with others about the safety factor of the boards. The priority should be to keep them in place rather than protect your head.