Securing Canoe To Roof Bars

Do use some pads between your kayak and bars not necessary if you have wingbars with rubber strips.

Securing canoe to roof bars.

If you don t have a roof rack there are still other options out there for you. Secure mid point of the canoe to the back of the roof. They should sit across the roof without significantly protruding on either side. Never attach the tie down straps to plastic parts on your car.

Hook the end of the line with the ratchet to a secure point on the front of the kayak such as the grab handle. Bring the straps over the kayak or canoe. Secure the stern of the canoe to the rear bumper preferable as close to the corners as possible. The proper way to load a canoe onto a vehicle with an existing roof rack using cam straps bow and stern ties and foams.

Secure the other end of the canoe to the front bumper. Attach the other end of the line to a secure point on your vehicle. If your vehicle has a roof rack you have one of the best situations for tying down a canoe. The best way to make your life easier when loading kayaks onto a roof rack is to set up the kayak in an advantageous position on the ground before lifting it.

To tie down a kayak place it right side up on your roof rack and center it. The first step to securing your kayak is make sure the pool noodles are the correct shape for your vehicle. Do use high quality straps to secure your canoe kayak to the roof rack. 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.

Kayak roof rack step 3. Place and secure the pool noodles on top of your car. Do check your straps for wear and tear and replace when necessary they won t last forever. It also reduces the risk of damaging your vehicle.

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. Find everything you need for loading. A roof rack is ideal as it provides the most secure tie down. For example those securing a kayak to crossbars should always start by flipping the kayak over so that it s face down.

This is a simple step that s often overlooked by new kayakers. Do check your roofrack is securely fitted. If you don t have a secure point such as a tow hook you can install a hood loop strap to create one. Best is if you have roof racks.