jeffro - what's happening? I just got back from washington state for a spring break paddling trip. If you're interested in scaring the shit out of yourself you could take your raft up there and run tumwater canyon on the wenatchee. Anyway, you're right about those boxes being ridiculously over priced - all of that roof rack crap is. Maybe talk to hobie, he does custom metal kayak racks and might have some ideas for you. How goes the permit quest? I got completely skunked, but I may be able to hook you up with a highwater middle fork trip if you're interested? That'd be pretty scary as well in a fully loaded raft. Gimme a call if you're interested. (303) 594-9733
Joe