Best Way to Carry a 13' Sailboat with a 2017 Subaru Outback Wagon
Updated 05/09/2023 | Published 05/07/2023
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Question:
What are your roof rack or cross bar pad recommendations for putting a Laser 130 pound sailboat with a 55 inch beam on a Subaru Outback 2017 with factory installed cross beams, that does not have side rails? A 60 inch wide cross rail would leave space for mast tube.
asked by: Joel H
Expert Reply:
I have a few different solutions for transporting your Laser sailboat with your 2017 Subaru Outback Wagon; the first is with the roof rack you mentioned, but in all honesty that makes me a bit nervous so I'm going to recommend a trailer option as well.
Roof Rack Parts
- 60" JetStream Crossbars # Y00426
- SkyLine Towers # Y53TR
- Landing Pad 15 # Y00241
- Lock Core Kit # Y07204 (optional)
- BigCatch Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs # Y04091
Trailer Parts
- Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch # 76227
- T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118467
- Curt Towing Starter Kit # C45534
- CE Smith Multi Sport Plus Boat and Kayak Trailer w/ Bunks # CE48870
The reasons I like the trailer option over the roof rack is because the trailer won't be stretched to the limit with the weight rating plus it will be MUCH easier to load your sailboat on the lower trailer crossbars than it will be to get it up on top of your vehicle. So it's a bit of an investment, but it will save your back and keep your Outback Wagon running better for longer.
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Yakima JetStream Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 60" Long - Qty 2
- Accessories and Parts
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- 60 Inch Bar Space
- Aero Bars
- 2 Bars
- Yakima
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