Yakima Watersport Carriers
- Y04073
- Kayak
- Roof Mount Carrier
- Yakima
- J-Style
- Post-Style
- Aero Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- No Load Assist
- Clamp On
- Side Loading
- Locks Not Included
These J-style cradles let you transport 1 or 2 kayaks on your roof rack. Integrated ramps help you to load a kayak from the side of your vehicle. Padded arms fold down when not in use. Clamp to most crossbars without tools. 4 Tie-downs included.
Features:
- 2 Folding, J-style cradles let you transport your kayak on your roof rack crossbars
- Kayak sits on its side to free up space on roof rack for additional gear
- Great for sea, river, recreational, and most fishing kayaks
- Upright arms with integrated cam levers stabilize your kayaks
- Carry 1 kayak in the J-style position
- Carry 2 kayaks in vertical position
- Fold down when not in use
- Built-in ramps make it easy to load your boat from the side of your vehicle
- Padded bases and arms cushion your kayak and protect the hull from scuffs and scratches
- Grooves in base padding help grip your boat
- Tie-down straps and bow/stern tie-downs secure 1 kayak to your roof rack and to your vehicle
- Additional straps (sold separately) required to secure a second boat
- Simple, clamp-on installation on most crossbars - no tools required
- Adapters included to keep saddles from sliding on round bars
- Lockable with 2 Same Key System (SKS) cores (sold separately)
- Lightweight aluminum with silver powder coat finish resists corrosion
Specs:
- Application: round, square, aero, elliptical, and most factory crossbars
- Maximum crossbar dimensions: 3-1/2" x 1-11/16"
- Minimum crossbar spread: 24"
- Carrying capacity: 2 kayaks
- Weight capacity:
- 1 Kayak: 80 lbs
- 2 Kayaks: 110 lbs
- Limited lifetime warranty
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Side-Loading, J-Style Carrier
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This Yakima J-style kayak carrier can be adjusted to hold 1 or 2 boats on your roof rack. The space-saving design holds your boats on their sides to free up roof rack space, and built-in ramps make it easy to load from the side of your vehicle. The lightweight, rust-resistant aluminum rack includes tie-downs for securing 1 kayak. The padded cradles protect your kayaks during transport, and the upright arms fold down when you're not using the carrier.
Adjustable Upright Arms and Built-in Ramps
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When you're ready to go on the road, lift your kayak up and onto these J-style cradles. The integrated ramps will help guide your boat as you load it from the side of your vehicle.
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Each cradle has an integrated cam lever that allows you to adjust the upright arm. Simply release the lever, rotate the arm to the desired position, and close the lever. These levers allow you to move the upright arms from the J-style position to the vertical position, and they allow you to fold the arms down for storage when the carrier is not in use.
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This carrier holds 1 kayak in the J-style position. To carry 2 kayaks, just move the upright arms from the J-style position into the vertical position. In this configuration, one kayak will rest directly on your crossbars.
Foam padding on the arms and rubber on the base helps to cushion your watercraft during transport and also protects the hull from scratches and scuffs. Grooves in the base help grip your boat.
Tie-Down Straps
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Two nylon tie-downs are included to secure 1 kayak to your roof rack crossbars. Loop these straps through your crossbars, around the hull of your boat, and through the arms. The straps have cam buckles that let you tighten the straps and secure your boat. The cam buckles are rubber coated to prevent damage to your kayak or vehicle when you're using the straps.
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Two bow/stern tie-down straps with stainless steel hooks let you anchor your boat to the front and rear of your vehicle. Tying down your boat's bow and stern helps to prevent the boat from shifting forward or backward during transport. And ratchet pulleys allow you to easily adjust the tension of the straps to ensure the boat is secure on your roof. A protective sleeve on each strap helps protect your bumper from scratches and friction damage.
You will need additional tie-down straps and bow/stern tie-downs (sold separately) to secure a second boat to your roof rack and to your vehicle.
Tool-Free Installation
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The mounting clamps on these cradles fit most crossbar configurations without the adapters. To install, simply place the cradles on your crossbars and turn the integrated handles until the mounting clamps are tightly secured. If you have round crossbars, the included adapters will provide a secure fit, preventing the cradles from twisting or sliding on the bars.
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Each cradle has a removable plug that you can replace with a Yakima Same Key System (SKS) core (sold separately) so you can lock the system to your roof rack. Yakima's SKS cores can be swapped out to make all your Yakima locks keyed alike.
8004073 Yakima J-Low J-Style Roof Kayak Carrier
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