Lockrack Watersport Carriers - LR28FR

Expandable watersport carrier holds 1 surfski or 1 narrow ocean kayak with rubber-coated, ratcheting arms and an adjustable base - no need for load straps. Integrated locks secure your boat to the carrier. Includes top channel mounting hardware.

Features:

• Expandable watersport carrier lets you transport a surfski or a narrow ocean kayak on your roof rack
  • Unique design removes the need for load straps - bow/stern tie-downs still recommended
  • Expandable base has multiple width settings to allow for wider watercraft
• Removable arms allow boat or boards to be loaded from the side of your vehicle
  • Rubber-coated arms protect from damage while securing your watercraft at 4 touch points
• Rotating arms 90-degrees provides overhead clearance when not in use
  • Collapsible carrier reduces height to 2-1/2" above your crossbars
• Rubberized strip on top of the carrier's base provides cushioning and slip resistance for your watercraft
• Easily installs in most crossbars' top channels
  • Adapter set (sold separately) clamps around most crossbars
• Integrated locking system secures your watercraft in the carrier - includes 4 keys
• Lightweight aluminum construction is corrosion resistant

Specs:

• Application: round, square, aero, elliptical crossbars with top channels
• Carrying capacity: 1 surfski
• Weight Capacity: 175 lbs
• Interior dimensions:
  • Minimum: 3" long x 18-3/4" wide x 8-1/2" tall
  • Maximum: 4-1/4" long x 33-1/2" wide x 9-1/2" tall
• Exterior dimensions:
  • Minimum: 3" long x 24" wide x 13" tall
  • Maximum: 4-1/4" long x 39" wide x 13" tall
• Collapsed dimensions: 23-1/2" long x 24" wide x 2-1/2" tall
• Weight: 17 lbs
• 1-Year limited warranty

Carry a Surfski or Ocean Kayak


LockRack's Series-X surfski carrier has an expandable base that works with ratcheting arms, allowing you to carry 1 surfski or 1 narrow ocean kayak. You don't have to own several carriers, changing them out each time you want to take a different boat to the water.



The carrier can expand or contract depending on the size of your boat. There are 4 holes in the middle expansion piece for the t-bolts once you've adjusted the carrier to your desired width. If your boat is wider, you can expand the base, threading the t-bolts through the carrier's base, then through the 2 holes furthest from the center of the bar. If you have a slimmer boat, close the gap between the 2 base pieces of the carrier, then thread the t-bolts through the 2 holes closest to the center of the bar.

When your LockRack is not in use, you don't need to uninstall the carrier from your roof. Just remove the arms, rotate them 90-degrees, and then reinsert them so that they lay parallel with the roof of your vehicle. This will reduce wind noise and give you more clearance when parking in your garage.

No Load Straps Needed


This carrier's two sets of curved, ratcheting arms firmly hold your boat in place on your way to and from the water. Its design removes the need for load straps, however, bow/stern tie-downs are still recommended as they prevent your boat from shifting forward or backward during travel, especially during sudden starts or stops.



To load your surfski or ocean kayak on to the Series-X you'll first need to remove the arms from one side of each carrier. To remove each arm, put the key in, rotate it, and pull the arm out, giving you access to the carrier's base. Once your boat is loaded, push the arms in until they click into place, securing it to your vehicle. To further secure your watercraft, you can attach bow and stern straps from your boat to the front and rear of your vehicle (sold separately).



If your vehicle doesn't have any tie-down points, you can get an anchor kit (sold separately), which will let you create anchor points for bow and stern straps in the creases of your vehicle's hood and hatch.

Built-In Security


LockRack carriers have security built-in with locks in the base of the carrier, securing the ratcheting arms. Once you've locked your boat in the carrier by pushing the arms tight against your watercraft, the arms will stay locked until you remove them with a key.



This carrier comes with 4 identical keys. Once the arms are locked in place, insert a key into the locking mechanism in the carrier base. Rotate the key to unlock and release the ratcheting arms. If you ever need a replacement key (sold separately) you'll need to know your original key number. This number is not located anywhere on the carrier so be sure to make note of the numbers printed on the inside of the original set of keys.

LR28FR Lock Rack Series-X Surf Ski - Adjustable Expandable Surf and Ski Carrier - Channel Mount

Installation Details