Yakima DeckHand Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - Saddle Style - Clamp On

Part Number: Y04083-2

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$337.90

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DeckHand saddles allow you to transport a kayak on your roof rack crossbars. Felt-lined saddles allow easy loading from the rear of vehicle and provide maximum stability and protection. Universal mount. Tie-downs included. Great Prices for the best watersport carriers from Yakima. Yakima DeckHand Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - Saddle Style - Clamp On part number Y04083-2 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.

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Yakima Watersport Carriers - Y04083-2

Features:

4 Saddle-style cradles let you carry 1 kayak hull side down on your roof rack crossbars
- Great for sea, river, recreational, and most fishing kayaks
Flexible saddles provide maximum support for your kayak
- Conforms to the shape of your kayak
Felt pads help kayak slide into position allowing it to be loaded from the rear of vehicle
- Protects hull from scratches while loading
2 Load straps with a padded cam buckles secure kayak to your roof rack
2 Bow/stern tie-downs anchor kayak to your vehicle
Quick and easy installation on most crossbar styles - no tools required
- Hand knobs let you clamp saddles to crossbars
Same Key System (SKS) cores (Y07202 - sold separately) secure saddles to crossbars

Specs:

Application: round, square, aero, elliptical, and most factory crossbars
Minimum crossbar spread: 24"
Carrying capacity: 1 kayak
Weight capacity: 80 lbs
Carrier weight: 7 lbs
Limited lifetime warranty

Y04083 Yakima DeckHand Kayak Carrier with Tie-Downs - Saddle Style - Universal Mount

Installation Details Y04083-2 Installation instructions

Customer Satisfaction Score:

93% were satisfied with this product

7% of customers were not satisfied

Product did not meet expectations

7% of customers were not satisfied

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4.7

30 reviews

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by: TL 04/04/2023 One Year Later

Great solution for solo kayakers who don't want to spend two parts of every trip muscling a 50+ pound yak on and off the roof. Used these in conjunction with a Malone hull roller that suctions to the rear lift gate window of my suv. Push it up and over the roller and it slides into the Yakima catches like a glove. Easy to wrap straps and secure. Could not be simpler. These catches are not rigid so you do get some wind related movement of the boat at freeway speeds. Solved easily with additional tie downs if you're worried. I am able to fit my kayak with enough space for my mountain bike in this configuration.

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by: Raymond 08/27/2024

I have 4 pairs of these now - works great.

Raymond One Year Later

8/27/2025

Still working Great. Ie been doing wet launches now as well. The perfect solution for me. No problems!

by: Dale 08/03/2017

I got these to replace the Yakima Mako saddles. These are very similar saddles with the same strapping system as the Mako but these are so much easier to mount, adjust, and remove. The single sliding mechanism is a breeze to use and fits several size bars. I use these to transport Surfski Kayaks and they conform well to the haul and keep the kayak in place without needing to tighten the straps too hard and chance cracking the haul. Product was received as advertised and on time. Great service.

by: Richard 03/27/2021

Great trailer hitch. I’ve ordered 2 hitches from etrailer and they both came quickly and are great products.

by: Mike 08/08/2022 One Year Later

excellent to use in conjunction with the rollers.

by: Bill H 07/27/2017

Good communication along with best price I could find on car top kayak carrier.

by: Eric 07/06/2023

Easy on off installation and can be used on different rack bar configurations. Money well spent.

by: William 10/24/2021

Very good source for such products. Always well-informed. Always helpful with advice.

William One Year Later

11/1/2022

Fine. I use the carrier to transport an OceanKayak. I am able to load and unload solo. Much more stable than paddles, in my experience.

by: Tom 05/25/2023

Fast, friendly and knowledgeable people. Return customer and it’s always that way, Thanks

by: George 09/24/2026 One Year Later

by: Mark Anderson 08/08/2017

Good simple secure. 2nd set because like the 1st ones performance.

by: Irene 04/05/2026

by: Joseph 09/01/2026

by: Ronald 06/14/2023

delivered quickly and all good.

by: Thomas 04/30/2026

by: Rick 04/20/2026

by: Brenda 05/31/2023

by: Holly 11/12/2022

by: Victoria 07/19/2021

Price was good and customer service was excellent!

Victoria One Year Later

7/20/2022

Love the Yakima kayak cradles and straps! These are a replacement for an old set. I’m a frequent kayaker and have had experience with and without cradles. Without reservation, I can definitely say that, to me, it’s much easier and safer to load a boat with the Yakima cradles as compared to just using padded racks. I live in Hawaii and paddle a lightweight surfski. The cradles prevent the boat from sliding when loading, unloading, and transporting my boat. Definitely a good investment! The straps are easy to use and long enough for virtually any boat. Two thumbs up!

by: Darla 07/15/2020

Very well made and appear to be easy to install.

by: Bill 04/22/2026 One Year Later

by: Paul 08/17/2026

by: JAMES 10/02/2024

better than AAmazzon

by: Eddie 02/24/2023

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2/25/2023

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