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2012-08-28T20:00:01
This is a great rack. It's stronger than the side rails attached to my car. I had an unfortunate incident where the bow line of the boat got loose and caught under the front wheel. The line snapped, but not before pulling the front of the boat down and ripping the rear of the side rail out of the roof of the car. The rack was unscathed. My only issue with the rack (giving it 4 stars) is that the wingnut attaching it to the crossbars is kind of large and interferes with mounting the rack as close to the edge of the rack to make room for other items. Not a huge deal, though.
jdberger
2010-10-23T20:00:01
Use to transport 2 kayaks that are very different sizes on my Subaru Forester. Very easy to install and remove and held both kayaks securely even when traveling on a very windy day. Only drawback was some minor scratching where the straps came over the front of the hood even though I used the plastic covers designed to prevent this. Will add a strip on duck tape on the hood next time to try and prevent this.
Travissmac
2010-10-22T20:00:01
I use the HullRaisers to easily carry two kayaks on the roof of my Yaris liftback. As all Yakima products these J-cradle racks hold the kayak nice & tight and never leave marks on the kayak. Quality is the best you can get. Super easy to install and remove. Easy to strap the kayaks down and off I go with full confidence that my kayaks are not going to have an event on the way to the lake. Never a single issue of loosening up or shifting. Only draw back could be that the kayaks in the J-cradle are sitting higher over Yakima roller and saddles holders if clearance is a concern. Buy them, you will not be disappointed!
PaddleDragger
Kayak
165lbs (75kg)
Racks: (W x H) 5.5" x 19" (13.97cm x 48.26cm), Straps: 16' (4.88 meters)
Yes
10.5lbs (4.76kg)
736745040390
Outstanding performance
By Travissmac
Use to transport 2 kayaks that are very different sizes on my Subaru Forester. Very easy to install and remove and held both kayaks securely even when traveling on a very windy day. Only drawback was some minor scratching where the straps came over the front of the hood even though I used the plastic covers designed to prevent this. Will add a strip on duck tape on the hood next time to try and prevent this.
Yakima HullRaisers
By PaddleDragger
I use the HullRaisers to easily carry two kayaks on the roof of my Yaris liftback. As all Yakima products these J-cradle racks hold the kayak nice & tight and never leave marks on the kayak. Quality is the best you can get. Super easy to install and remove. Easy to strap the kayaks down and off I go with full confidence that my kayaks are not going to have an event on the way to the lake. Never a single issue of loosening up or shifting. Only draw back could be that the kayaks in the J-cradl...
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The kayak purists will appreciate this no-fuss rooftop carrier. Sturdy yet lightweight, this keeps your boat secure with aluminum construction, included heavy-duty straps, bow/stern tie-downs and foam padding. The J-Cradle design of the Yakima Hull-Raiser holds any kayak securely on its side. You'll have easier access to gear stored in your boat, and more room on your crossbars for bikes, cargo boxes, and other boats. Universal cradle design fits any kayak. J-Cradles mount directly to round or square crossbars. The base pads are made of Dynaflex and the upper pads of closed cell foam, for protection of your boats finish. The Hull-Raisers measure (W x H) 5.5" x 19" (13.97cm x 48.26cm), weigh 10.5lbs (4.76kg).
Getting your gear onto your rack isn't complete until you've secured it. The Big-Stack Kayak Racks com with a pair of super strong box-stitched 16' (4.88 meters) straps include soft, rubber-coated buckles to protect your boats and gear from scratches. Also included with the racks and designed to make carrying your boat highway safe, are bow/stern tie downs. Forget about tying knots, these tie downs feature handy ratchet pulleys that are easy to use and are corrosion resistant. They're also great for securing non-nautical loads like ladders or lumber. The Hull-Raisers Kayak Racks come with instruction sheet and are covered by a limited lifetime warranty.
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