You might need somebody to assist you to pick it up.
Tie kayak to roof rack.
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Tie down a kayak.
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Bring the straps over the kayak or canoe.
Using cam straps is the simplest and fastest way to secure the boat.
To tie down a kayak place it right side up on your roof rack and center it.
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The bow front of one s kayak should be at the front end of your car plus the stern back of one s kayak should be at the back.
Tying your kayak for the roof rack.
Hard racks take the buckle of your cam strap and pass it underneath the crossbar of your rack.
If you re solo there are a couple of options depending on your rack system.
Pick up your kayak onto the roof rack on your car so it is right side upwards.
Tying a kayak onto a roof rack can vary depending on the type of rack you have but generally the idea is the same with the kayak s weight being evenly distributed over your vehicle for safety.
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Just be sure you re securing it down properly.
You ll pick the boat up by each end and place it on the rack.
The best option however is to have a bed rack that will allow the kayak to sit level on the cab roof on the front and rack in the back.
Make a u with the strap either side of the bar and pass both ends over the top of your boat.
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.
How you fasten your kayak will depend on the type of roof racks you are using.
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Using a purpose made tie down strap will save you time and give peace of mind.
It can also be useful to tie it down at the widest point.
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.