I have 2 kayaks – an18’ Heritage fiberglass and a 12’ Ocean Scrambler (both sit-on-tops). I am planning to buy a Honda Fit (2013 – 2017) or a Toyota Prius V (2013-2017). Will I have any problem with either of these cars with kayak racks – especially with one boat 18’ long?
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Not as long as you use bow and stern tie-downs and good cam straps on the racks. Attach a red flag to the stern on the 18-footer.
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Originally Posted by rjohnsonmn
(Post 1339133)
I found a number of options when I checked today
fitlookup.yakima.com |
Not a kayak but a 16ft aluminum canoe. I carried the canoe 300+km with no concerns.
I purchased the Yakima Baseline 48 Round bar system. Thule does not warrant against using a canoe on a fit. According to Rack Attack, Thule does expansive safety testing and a canoe on a Fit did not pass the basic city driving safety. Yakima does not do the same testing so they warrant anything "reasonable". I used the hood loops on the front, and the tow hook on the rear with paracord and 16ft - 1500lb cinch straps across the hull. For the rack system and straps I have about $800CAD into the system. Driving took a little getting use to. On the highway it felt like I had a giant sail on the roof. Only complaint is how easy the Yakima system marks up from carrying the canoe. https://i.imgur.com/ZaJZra0.jpg (My posts never make it when I attach an image) |
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