Loading A Kayak With A Yakima Boat Loader

[@notthepainter]

I use the Rhino product, similar. Try trying a line from the bow of the boat and attaching it to the rear of the vehicle. This prevents the boat from sliding forward. Get the line just the right length, use a junk carabiner and attach that to the bow. Unclip right before lifting.

[@chigby08]

That was simple and looks good when folded up. I just watched 10 videos where people wrestled with all kinds of wheels and contraptions.

[@SuperChriscunningham]

I do something similar. I insert flat steel in the hollow cross members and extend it out. But after watching a utube video the person attached 1/1/2 inch pvc and winched it up. He heated the pvc to form it down . And then he winched it. My better solution is I just inserted the pvc over the extended flat steel and I slide the kayak from the middle of it to the crossbars. Apple pie

[@ronski50]

Don't forget to bring along a non-slip pad for the end of the kayak that is on the ground.

[@TomHoltey]

The man in the video is 5' 9" 50+ years old. The video shows a mini van. It would be similar in height to some SUVs. A sedan, hatch back or wagon will be much much lower and so will the Yakima Boat Loader bar! This video is not necessarily meant to demonstrate lifting onto a high vehicle, it is meant to demonstrate that only 1/2 of the kayak's weight need to be lifted at any one time. The Malone Telos Load Assist, found at Top Kayaker may be a better option for some people.

[@Carlo.Giovagnoli_22]

Clever!

[@EvaNichols28]

You gotta be pretty tall to accomplish this loading, so not an option for me!

[@stevebowen3858]

You could take a plastic step stool along with you.

[@cyarnell91]

I’m 5’2 and load a 65 lb manta Ray 12 on top of a 2004 Jeep Cherokee. All I need is a small 2 step ladder to help me flip it over and tie once I have it up. I’ve even forgotten it and used standing inside my open doors.

[@user-tm2re8tj6i]

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[@fragmaka]

this is JUNK. you still have to do way too much lifting

[@bluewtr]

Stay home. No yahoos aloud on the water. It’s work for sure