Result: Boat Loading Guide

It has foam to protect the hull of the boat when you are loading it onto your rack. It also has an extra support that helps with heavier boats. | Will the inno side load assist bar fit my...

You could use some of the etrailer J-style carriers # e98878 with the Rhino-Rack Universal Load Assist Bar # RR-RUSL to give you a bit of an extra hand when loading your boats. | I have seen...

I have an alternate option for you, but the Yakima BoatLoader EVO Telescoping Load Assist # Y04085 is only designed to work with Yakima roundbar's or corebar's, which is not what your Elevate truck rack would have. |

Ive recently decided to firm things up for long hauls and have been checking out load stops and canoe haulers. The catch is that my boat gunwale lands on the bar directly over the leg attachments, so a clamp-on style load stop wont work. |

I would love to sell you a roof rack and kayak carrier and load-assist for your Hobie PA 12 but unfortunately we do not have a load assist that can handle the weight of the boat. | Hi there,...

You would likely be fine without use of straps, although I would probably add some straps for reassurance since it is a rather large boat and Lockrack does suggest adding straps for longer boats. | I’m comfortable...

Do you have any other way for me to transport my boat like on the roof? | I just bought a 2019 Tucson. I thought I could transport my 12' Jon boat with a trailer but after looking at my manual it says I shouldn't tow with my...

A side loading option to give you a pivot point is the Inno Kayak Lifter Load Assist # INA453 if you prefer a smaller load assist. | You folks are great thanks for getting back to me I really...

With that being said, I recommend checking out the Lockrack Adjustable XL Watersport Carrier # LR54FR which uses clamps to secure the boat similar to how the Hullavator Pro secures the boat. | I have a Slipstream...

A couple of “nice-to-have” items that a lot of people end up adding later are: etrailer Anti-Rattle Hitch Collar # e38FV etrailer Hitch Pin Alignment Collar # e98942 Those just help tighten everything up and make hookups a bit easier. What kind of boat are you going to be loading up on that trailer? |

I am looking for a load assist for my Prius v, which has Yakima round bars at present. | I am looking for a load assist for my Prius v, which has Yakima round bars at present. I have the Yakima Boat loader for my little kayak,...

They help to get all of the items you might want loaded up. As a good guide I like to have my bars about the same width as my mirrors to give you an idea of how wide it is on your roof for maneuvering. | I...

In order to make getting your kayaks up and down off of your 2017 Ford Expedition I recommend using the Inno Kayak Lifter Load Assist - Clamp On - Side Loading - 90 lbs # INA453, which can be mounted on either side of your vehicle and can be used to help you load your kayaks into a kayak carrier. |

What you can use that can work, albeit a bit differently, is the Inno Kayak Lifter Load Assist # INA453. This clamps onto your crossbars and has an arm that swings out to give you leverage to lift the boat into position. |

If the 2018 GMC Acadia you entered in our fit-guide is what you are wanting to put this on, then we might have something for you. | I have old Thule LB 50 crossbars but unfortunately, I do not have the mounting brackets. Do...

The Yakima EvenKeel Flexible Boat Saddles # Y04052 is mainly designed to be used on round or square bars, but it does fit crossbars up to 1" tall and up to 3-1/2" wide. | Will they fit on Yakima Aerobar? I’ve got an older...

This is a J-Style kayak carrier that comes with telescoping arms to help you get your boat loaded. One drawback is you need to store the arms in your vehicle which take up a decent amount of room. | I am looking...

For a carrier, I recommend the Yakima KeelOver , part # Y04069. This will add guides and padding to your roof rack, making loading your canoe easier and faster than putting it directly on the bars. | I have...

A lot of fishing kayaks exceed that weight. If your boat exceeds that weight the Yakima ShowDown # Y04081 is a load assist with a slightly higher capacity of 80 lbs and no stated width restrictions. | I have...

You might care to check out the linked article on watersport carriers since certain types/sizes of kayaks may be easier to load with a specific type of carrier. As examples, we have basic cost-effective J-style side-load carriers like the Swagman Contour # S65148 as well as upmarket carriers such as the Yakima JayLow Kayak Carrier # Y04073 which can be used for a single kayak as a J-style carrier or to transport 2 boats as a post-style carrier. |

This rack allows you to safely transport your boats without bow and stern tie downs. You will also be able to lock your canoe to the vehicle for added security. | Will this work with an Esquif Cargo Canoe? | You should not...

Rhino Rack 2500 square bars. Can I load two paddle boards on this rack? | 2016 Honda Fit. Rhino Rack 2500 square bars. Can I load two paddle boards on this rack? | On your 2016 Honda Fit, the Rhino-Rack roof rack consisting...

Not sure what cross bars to use, and what the max load limits are. I am assuming aftermarket cross bars, mounted to the fixed points, will probably have higher load capacity than the stock bars. | Thinking...

With that said, since you're going to be carrying a larger canoe, I recommend going with the LockRack Watersport Carrier - Kayak, Canoe, or 2 SUPs - Side Loading - Universal Mount # 339LRUNISETA since it has load assist to help with loading and unloading of the boat. |