Can Thule Hullavator Accommodate Feel Free Lure 11.5 Kayak

Question:

According to your web site the 898 hulavator will accept kayaks up to 36 inches wide I purchased one and it looks like 32 is the widest . Am I missing something ? I want to be able to carry a feel free lure 11.5

asked by: Snuffy

Expert Reply:

I did some research on your Feel Free 11.5 kayak and found it measures 11.5 ft long and 36 inches wide, and it weighs 74-lbs. That is right at the maximum size the Thule Hullavator, part # TH898 can handle. I called my contact at Thule and asked about the dimensions and they told me it can carry kayaks up to 36-inches wide and has a weight capacity of 75-lbs.

If you feel you need a replacement carrier for your kayak you may be interested in the Yakima SweetRoll, part # Y04074. Since you can move the carrier attachments further apart, no width maximum is listed for this carrier. The weight capacity is 80-lbs. This carrier comes with tie-downs to secure the kayak to the roof rack and also has bow and stern tie-downs to attach the kayak to your vehicle.

expert reply by: Jeffrey L