Kayak Carrying Recommendations for 2009 Honda Civic Sedan

Published 01/21/2015

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Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars - Aluminum - Silver - 53" Long - Qty 2

(1277)

$226.76

Fit Kit for Thule Evo Clamp and Edge Clamp Roof Rack Feet - 5190

(478)

$126.95

Evo Clamp Feet for Thule Crossbars - Naked Roofs - Qty 4

(410)

$210.95

Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 53" Long - Qty 2

(1277)

$226.76

Question:

2009 HONDA CIVIC 4DR LOOKING AT ROOF RACK THULE TO CARRY MY 10foot KAYAK. THARB53 CAN YOUGET JBAR OR ANYOTHER SETUP FOR A KAYAK? I KNOW THE TH480R AND NTE THKIT1425 ARE REQUIRED, LOOKING AT MAYBE JUST FLIPPING THE BOAT OVER AND DO TIEDOWN. WHAT DO YOU THINK?

asked by: JOE P

Expert Reply:

As you mentioned, you'd first need to install a roof rack. For the Thule WingBar Evo rack you need the following parts:

WingBar crossbars # TH711400 in silver or # TH711420 in black
Evo Clamp Feet, # TH710501
Fit Kit, part # TH145190

For a carrier, it sounds like you were wanting something pretty basic, is that correct? Thule offers a basic saddle type carrier, the Top Deck, part # TH881. The carrier includes bow and stern tie downs.

For something a bit simpler, you could go with the Malone Deluxe Foam Block Kayak carrier, part # MPG152. This carrier also includes tie-downs. You can see how these carriers work by viewing the videos I've linked for you.