big yak small car-- roofrak!?! - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

MrPukaShell · 02-21-2014, 04:00 PM

I have a Stealth 14 that I slap on top on my 3 door Ford Focus. No issues at all and much better gas mileage than the V12 in the Van.

addicted2sp33d · 02-21-2014, 04:33 PM

This is our Tandem on my wife's Beetle... you will be fine.

incxalx · 02-21-2014, 04:52 PM

I also have a 4 door Honda civic09. I have Yakima roof racks with a loner boat loader. Its not the easiest especially by myself, but it does the job. My yak is also bigger than my car and it's 55 pounds.

CKallday71 · 02-21-2014, 06:01 PM

Big yak on a little car.... Big yak on a little car.... (Tomyboy reference)

alanw · 02-21-2014, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by addicted2sp33d

This is our Tandem on my wife's Beetle... you will be fine.

Did you actually drill a hole in the Beetle for an I-Bolt, and if so why didn't you put it in the middle? I mean, what's to keep the yak from twisting a few feet towards and past the tie-down should the roof straps loosen?

sasha · 02-21-2014, 06:32 PM

He didn't drill a hole its there for towing if the car stuck in the snow or mud... Most European cars have it.

addicted2sp33d · 02-21-2014, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alanw

Did you actually drill a hole in the Beetle for an I-Bolt, and if so why didn't you put it in the middle? I mean, what's to keep the yak from twisting a few feet towards and past the tie-down should the roof straps loosen?

Yeah, the front bolt is a stock tow hook. That's why it's there.

If you look at the photos, you'll see yellow straps that run laterally. Those keep the kayak from sliding side to side.

The red straps at the front and the back are there to keep it from sliding forward and backward.

This rig is completely stable at 80mph.

dbrogdon5 · 02-21-2014, 08:09 PM

i carry my pro angler on top of my civic 4 door. yakima rack with Hully rollers and the saddle on the front

LakersFan · 02-21-2014, 08:50 PM

My kayak is several feet longer than my Jeep.

No problems with the tie downs but then again the little 4-banger does not allow me to go fast enough to truly test it.

The extra length of the kayak actually makes it easier to load. I just pad the hood with an old PFD and slide it on up.

Old Man in the Sea · 02-22-2014, 08:26 AM

Go bigger and tow a PA 14...buy a canoe trailer and upgrade it to hold your kayak,,, your car can tow 300 lbs no problem and you don't have to lift it on top and get sand and salt water on your car...

Big T · 02-24-2014, 09:47 AM

those X-Factors and Steaths dwarf those little cars!!! LOL Probably outweigh them too!

02-21-2014, 08:09 PM	#8
dbrogdon5 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Yucaipa Posts: 192	hobie PA i carry my pro angler on top of my civic 4 door. yakima rack with Hully rollers and the saddle on the front

02-22-2014, 08:26 AM	#10
Old Man in the Sea Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bay Park Posts: 569	you can get a used canoe Trailer Go bigger and tow a PA 14...buy a canoe trailer and upgrade it to hold your kayak,,, your car can tow 300 lbs no problem and you don't have to lift it on top and get sand and salt water on your car...

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02-21-2014, 04:33 PM	#2
addicted2sp33d Here fishy fishy fishy... Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 774	This is our Tandem on my wife's Beetle... you will be fine.

02-21-2014, 04:52 PM	#3
incxalx Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 47	I also have a 4 door Honda civic09. I have Yakima roof racks with a loner boat loader. Its not the easiest especially by myself, but it does the job. My yak is also bigger than my car and it's 55 pounds.

02-21-2014, 06:32 PM	#6
sasha Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 275	He didn't drill a hole its there for towing if the car stuck in the snow or mud... Most European cars have it.

02-21-2014, 08:50 PM	#9
LakersFan Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 92	My kayak is several feet longer than my Jeep. No problems with the tie downs but then again the little 4-banger does not allow me to go fast enough to truly test it. The extra length of the kayak actually makes it easier to load. I just pad the hood with an old PFD and slide it on up.

02-24-2014, 09:47 AM	#11
Big T Member, You Member! Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Lake Forest Posts: 254	those X-Factors and Steaths dwarf those little cars!!! LOL Probably outweigh them too!