How To Properly Secure A Kayak To A Roof Rack

Run 2 boat straps over the top of the kayak and them under the roof rack bars then bring the straps to the other side of the kayak and loop them under the roof rack bars on that side.

How to properly secure a kayak to a roof rack.

We see people attach kayaks all the time the wrong way using these systems on. Once the boat is on the roof of the car and the straps are around the bars pull the straps over the canoe or kayak to the other side of the roof rack to avoid car damage or even a broken window. With two people each person holds a grab handle and lifts. Tie the straps down with cam buckles to secure the kayak.

This video will show you how to secure your kayak to a j bar roof rack carrier. Bring the straps over the kayak or canoe. Transporting a kayak is not terribly difficult but it s important to make sure you load your boat properly onto your vehicle to ensure it stays secure. This video is a quick demonstration of how to properly secure one of our kayak rentals to your car if you have a luggage rack with bars on your vehicles roof.

Kayak roof rack step 3.