Securing Canoe To Roof Bars

Best case scenario you have an after market roof rack like thule with bracket accessories mounted on the crossbars.

Securing canoe to roof bars.

The proper way to load a canoe onto a vehicle with an existing roof rack using cam straps bow and stern ties and foams. Place and secure the pool noodles on top of your car. How to tie down a canoe to a roof rack. The first step to securing your kayak is make sure the pool noodles are the correct shape for your vehicle.

Kayak roof rack step 3. 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. Do check your straps for wear and tear and replace when necessary they won t last forever. A roof rack is ideal as it provides the most secure tie down.

Do check your roofrack is securely fitted. 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. Do use high quality straps to secure your canoe kayak to the roof rack. Secure the other end of the canoe to the front bumper.

Tie the straps down with cam buckles to secure the kayak. Find everything you need for loading. Bring the straps over the kayak or canoe. Hook the end of the line with the ratchet to a secure point on the front of the kayak such as the grab handle.

To tie down a kayak place it right side up on your roof rack and center it. If you ve only got a factory rack with crossbars good enough. It also reduces the risk of damaging your vehicle. If you don t have a roof rack there are still other options out there for you.

They should sit across the roof without significantly protruding on either side. If your vehicle has a roof rack you have one of the best situations for tying down a canoe. If you don t have a secure point such as a tow hook you can install a hood loop strap to create one. Secure the stern of the canoe to the rear bumper preferable as close to the corners as possible.

Best is if you have roof racks. Attach the other end of the line to a secure point on your vehicle. If there is a lot of noodle sticking out you ll need to trim it to fit. Never attach the tie down straps to plastic parts on your car.

Secure mid point of the canoe to the back of the roof.