Tying Kayak To Roof

Step 2 wrap one cam strap.

Tying kayak to roof.

You can purchase a kayak carrier with integrated load assist or you can purchase a load assist system separately. If you re loading the boat onto crossbars you might want to keep your kayak the right way up. Placing a plastic boat hull side down can cause indentations and while they can be removed they will affect your boat s ability to track straight. Inflatable roof racks require a slightly different tie down procedure than hard and soft racks as they do not have fastening points to loop the straps through.

If you are tying the kayak directly to the crossbars of the roof rack place the boat upside down on the rack. The front of the kayak should be facing forward. Run 2 boat straps over the top of the kayak and them under the roof rack bars then bring the straps to the other side of the kayak and loop them under the roof rack bars on that side. Once your kayak is in place on the roof of your vehicle open all the doors of your car.

To tie down a kayak place it right side up on your roof rack and center it. Take the buckle of your cam strap and pass this over the top of your boat. Unless you are carrying two kayaks or other gear side by side on the roof your kayak should be centered on your vehicle roof. Slide the kayak onto the roof rack with the cockpit facing upside down toward the roof of your car and center the cockpit of the kayak between the two bars of your car.