Strap Down Kayak On Roof Rack

How to strap a kayak to a roof rack in 4 steps with pictures step 1.

Strap down kayak on roof rack.

Choose a kayak carrier. Walk around to the other side of your vehicle grab the end of the strap and loop it underneath the crossbar then toss it back over your boat. Tying your kayak to the roof rack 1. Move the kayak forward or back on the roof rack as needed until the middle of the.

Setting straps for crossbar based racks. Lay the straps over the roof rack laying the straps over the kayak truck rack is the first step to securing a kayak or canoe to your car. Toss the other end of the strap over your kayak. Once your car s doors and or windows are closed your straps should be secure through the inside of your car.

Once the kayak is in position on the roof rack and the straps are laying over the kayak it is time to strap it down. Make sure your kayak is still in the same position on your roof rack and that your straps are straight and in line with your roof rack. Bring both the loose end and. Center your kayak on the roof rack.

Take a cam strap and position the buckle so it is resting on the side of the kayak a few inches above and to the side of one of the crossbars. The strap on the rear most rack should run towards the back of your vehicle and the strap on the forward rack should run down over your front windshield. The right kayak carrier for you depends on the size weight of your watercraft how many. Find out which rack will mount to your rails ensure the rack won t collide with your garage doors when backing out strap the kayak down or use the built in locking systems back it up with an extra strap if you don t trust it.

On seawolf kayaks the. Tighten the straps by securing the buckles on each strap and wrapping and securing each loose end. You may need someone to help you lift it. Then slide each strap so that the buckle lays against the hull of the kayak.

Then thread each strap around and underneath the roof rack and let the canoe lay flat against the car. If you re using a permanent roof rail system. Assuming your roof rack and kayak carrier are already installed lift your kayak onto. However be careful to ensure that the buckles do not scratch your vehicle.

Run one of the straps. Tip the kayak towards you so it s resting on the keel and the outside chine stringer. Running your straps like this and leaving them in place before loading your kayak makes it complete the next step properly once your kayak is loaded. Lift your kayak onto the roof rack on your car so it s right side up.