Kayak Carrier and Roof Rack for 2020 Subaru Ascent for Wide Fishing Kayak
Question:
I recently purchased a Subaru Ascent. Would this work with a Nucanoe Frontier 12? INA446 Length: 12' Width: 41? Height: 12-17? Hull Weight: 77 lbs
asked by: Peter M
Expert Reply:
We do have a great option for a kayak carrier for your Nucanoe Frontier 12 fishing kayak, but the carrier you referenced is not going to work with a 41" wide kayak. Instead, I recommend a saddle-style carrier, the Yakima BigCatch Kayak Carrier with Tie-Downs # Y04091.
The included tie-downs will make it so you don't have to purchase them separately, and the BigCatch also has a 150 lb capacity, making it one of the few carriers that has the needed capacity for your Nucanoe Frontier.
For a roof rack on your 2020 Subaru Ascent I recommend going with Yakima as well, as they give you the option with the longest crossbars at 60", so you have the most space to work with. The rack that fits your '20 Ascent is:
- Yakima JetStream Crossbars # Y00426 (Black)
- TimberLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars # Y33TR
- (Optional) Yakima Same Key System (SKS) Lock Cores # Y07204
You can also mount the BigCatch in the channels of your Yakima crossbars with the Smart-Slot Crossbar Adapter Kit for Yakima BigCatch Saddles # Y04092.
Products Referenced in This Question
Yakima JetStream Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 60" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 60 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Yakima
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Yakima BigCatch Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - Saddle Style - Clamp On
- Watersport Carriers
- Fishing Kayak
- Kayak
- Roof Mount Carrier
- Saddle-Style
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Rear Loading
- Clamp On
- No Load Assist
- Yakima
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Yakima Same Key System (SKS) Lock Cores (QTY 4)
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Roof Bike Racks
- Roof Box
- Roof Rack
- Ski and Snowboard Racks
- Keys
- Lock Parts
- Lock Cores and Cylinders
- Yakima
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TimberLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars - Raised, Factory Side Rails - Qty 4
- Accessories and Parts
- Roof Rack
- Tower Parts
- Towers
- Yakima
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Smart-Slot Crossbar Adapter Kit for Yakima BigCatch Saddles
- Accessories and Parts
- Watersport Carriers
- Roof Mount Carrier Parts
- Adapters
- BigCatch
- Yakima
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