BCITORGB wrote:
Wolfgang recommends:
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If it moves.....AT ALL.... cinch it down a bit
tighter.....and repeat.
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Hmmm.... do you all concur?

I don't.

(1) At NO movement, would I not risk twisting my plastic boat (almost
18') out of shape?

Yes, you would, especially if it's a hot day.

(2) If I use a foundation of foam, should I not expect to get movement?

Yep. A plastic boat on foam will always move a little, no matter how
tight you get it. The plastic bends, the foam compresses, etc.

The thing to look for is any kind of sliding motion (as opposed to
bending/compression). If you can slide it around, it's not tight
enough. You definitely don't want it sliding around while you're
driving - once it starts sliding you run the real risk of something
working itself loose. If the load's snug, it should stay together.

I make a habit of checking and re-tightening after driving a mile or two.

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