Canoes and Kayaks on roof

[KeithMaine]

Canoe...

Two cam straps will do it, if they are in the right place. The only time one needs bow and stern lines is if the ropes securing the canoe to the rack can't be placed right up against the gunnels. I took this picture yesterday and had replaced the rear strap with a line due to having left the strap at a friend's house the day before.

Whether using a cam strap or a trucker's hitch (the only right way to tie a canoe to a rack) the trick is to use your weight to pull down as you tighten. In its 22 years, my 17' Old Town Penobscot has probably traveled tens of thousands of miles, including a few cross-country trips on top of the different vehicles secured by only two straps.

You kayak guys are on your own. I don't have a clue about what to do about THAT!

Happy paddling!

 

[Spec-7]

You kayak guys are on your own. I don't have a clue about what to do about THAT!

Happy paddling!

I advise front and rear tie downs with kayaks. Learned the hard way when I went to slow down in a hairpin turn and the Dagger RPM that was on the roof rack shot out, crashed on the hood, and nearly hit an oncoming vehicle. Both of the cockpit lashings had been double checked prior to departure and the same lashing method had been used with countless whitewater boats for several years prior. The damage to my vehicle, damage to the boat, and the thought of hitting an oncoming car with a flying kayak made me change my ways.

 

[funkndogg]

Native Slayer Propel 10 on top of Rhino Rack w/Pioneer backbone.

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[longtrip68]

I noticed that there are no newer TRD PROs with the newer FJ style roof rack. I’ve been wondering I’d it is possible to put a canoe or kayak on that style of roof rack? Any thoughts?