Result: Boat Loading Guide

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...

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? |

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...

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...

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...

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. |

This will allow you to load your kayak from the rear of the truck or the side of the truck with this setup. | Can I use this rack with my 2012 F150 supercab 6’6 bed with 14’ kayak. I’ll be pulling a tab 320 bumper pull trailer....

It uses arms to hold the kayaks in place so it doesn't need any straps or tie-downs at all. Just load the boat, lock it in place, and go. | I need a basic kayak rack for carrying one kayak. The car comes with...

What size cross bar would you recommend for two of the lockracks? Could the kayaks be loaded from the back of the truck cap? Thanks | Im researching the best way to carry 2 kayaks 10foot sit ins about 29inch wide on a 2022 F-250...

The Lockrack Adjustable Watersport Carrier # 339-LRUNISETX is design to carry a watercraft with the gunwales down. If you choose to load it on the hull or an additional carrier then that is your choice. | I am assuming this...

The Lockrack Watersport Carrier Part # LR54FR seems to offer similarities of what you are looking for. It is side loading, and ratchets down to secure the boat. It does have the option of folding down nicely when not in use, allowing you to leave it on the vehicle, without taking up too much space on top of the roof. |

The carrier I recommend is the LockRack XL # LR54FR since it can carry a kayak or up to 2 paddleboards and comes with a load assistance feature to make getting everything up on the roof a breeze. | Im looking for a rack for...

I tow a boston whaler currently. If I get the integrated 2inch hitch the verbage says the 2inch receiver is only for Light loads not towing. Do you have a rear stainless bumper i can tow with ? | The only stainless steel rear bumper we offer...

You will be able to install the Lockrack carrier on the longer crossbars without issue, if you want your boats to be more secure on the roof of your vehicle. | I have Thule Wingbar Evo 135 cross bars and I want to carry 2 Hobie...