Will Yakima EvenKeel Boat Saddles # Y04052 Fit Factory Cross Bar and Conform to Hawaiian Outrigger

Expert Reply:

The Yakima EvenKeel Boat Saddles, part # Y04052, are designed to fit most factory crossbars. These saddles do require a minimum crossbar spread of 24 inches and have a maximum boat weight capacity of 80 lbs.

I went out to the warehouse and measured the saddle clamps to determine the maximum width and thickness of crossbars these saddles will clamp on to. The maximum width dimension of crossbar would be 3-1/2 inches and the maximum thickness would be 1 inch. If your cross bars measure less than these dimensions, the Yakima saddle clamps should work fine.

The flexible cradles with HullFlex technology will conform to any hull shape. So it should conform to your Hawaiian outrigger single man boat.

I am including a link to the installation instructions on the Yakima saddles.

expert reply by: Jeff D