What's your kayak set up?

I'll be doing the same as some on here. $60 bed extender for my 12' er.

 

https://www.orukayak.com/products/bay-st

Anyone ever seen one of these? Throw it in the back seat and there is your new set up

 

Seen it, and watched it get put together. Very cool,stable, fast, not to heavy.

 

Xmas eve. Went out for a quick cold one

 

Still no rack setup, but can fit atleast 4 ww boats in the bed

 

Okay, the Hobie finally went up on the Taco and Prinsu rack this weekend. I went to Half Moon Bay two days in a row to catch some Dungies. The Taco handled well through the twisties even with the Hobie up top. I snugged the Yak down with only 3 ratchet straps. Everything seemed very secure and the truck felt confident even up to 80mph. That said, I think I better do some more homework on the amount of wind uplift that is place on the kayak at such speeds.

@Blackout14 I missed your comment about the retractable ratcheting tie downs. Yes, dealing with all the extra webbing is just one more thing to manage when you're time can be better spent on the water. I also like the idea of having them permanently mounted on the Prinsu. I've ordered a coupled sets of these. Which should make life simpler.

$25 Erickson 34415 Pro Series Black Retractable Ratcheting Tie-Down Strap (Pack of 2, 1" x 10')

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0056OFWVM/

I'm planning to turn the rear crossbar 90 degrees. It seems to deflect more than I'm comfortable with, while I'm sliding the PA 14 up top.

This setup seems to work great if you're in a situation like myself where you just don't have the storage space for a trailer. If you're launching from crowed tourist destinations as I will be almost anywhere on the California coast, a trailer is just a pain to park. I have no regrets with the Prinsu or the Hobie PA.

 

I've mentioned it before, but I highly recommend nrs straps over ratchet straps.
They are very heavy duty and don't rip or fray

 

I also prefer regular cam buckle straps. In all honesty, mainly because I hate dealing with ratcheting straps. The ratchets always seem to stick.

Cam Buckle Tie Down Straps | Lashing Straps for Kayaks, Canoes and Roof-Mounted Cargo | All Climate Use, Fast & Easy to Use | Titan Auto 800LB Limit Made of Zinc Alloy & High Tenacity Polyester

TIEDWN STRP TITAN ORG25"

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IWO5XB6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_aGwxAb0A72E92

 

I'm looking at ordering the OEM stow away roof rack for my 17 double cab. I love how it looks and it seems functional. My kayak is a 17 foot wooden hull that I built, it weighs around 45 pounds which is under the capacity of the OEM rack, but I'm afraid that the wind pressure would be too much for the rack with such a big boat. I used to use thule cross beams on my old subaru that held up fine. Anyone have any thoughts on running this set up, longest trips would be around 4-5 hrs @60-65 mph.

 

Which roof rack is this?

 

x2 they are just so simple

 

I'm not trying to sway you to a different tie down method, but just so everyone else understands---if you can't get the cam buckled straps tight enough, you are doing something wrong or the straps are crap. Here are a couple of tutorials. Very simple, easy, and secure.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmT6EobJSBA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYmHNlj7bHo

And in my opinion, everyone should learn how to do it with good ol' rope. You can get this VERY secure.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gq2c6ispgFE

 

Just sold my Hobie Pro Angler. Getting tired of loading that beast. Picked up a new lighter and faster Hobie Quest

 

True, I guess they want us to buy all the accessories. Crooks!

 

And the Revo, and the Adventure Island.....

 

This I with my hero. I also can fit my zen on it with no problem but a 10 ft boat hangs off a lot.

 

A good line from the bow down to your front bumper is going to help ensure the rack doesn't get worked to hard. Maybe do some test trips before you hit the interstate.

 

Awesome thanks man, I am going to give it a shot this spring! It should do fine in theory.

 

I am really looking forward to getting out paddling as well once the ice is gone.
Not sure about your childhood but I remember my Dad strapping the canoe to the top of the family car and tying it down on the most basic racks going,
no Thule or Yakima in the 70s.

 

Yeah pretty much just strap it to anything that looks secure haha.