Recommended Kayak Carrier for Ocean Nalu 11 Kayak on 2016 Honda Pilot
Question:
I have an Ocean Kayak Nalu that I need to transport with my 2016 Honda Pilot. I want it to be horizontal not vertical so what do you recommend for the easiest and most secure roof rack? Thank you!
asked by: Michelle B
Expert Reply:
An Ocean Nalu 11 weighs 44-lbs and measures 11-feet x 31-inches. If you prefer a kayak carrier that will allow this boat to stay flat on the roof, rather than be angled on its side like with J-style carriers such as the Rhino-Rack # S512, then I suggest the Thule Hullavator # TH898 which offers a load-assist feature.
This carrier fits most factory installed roof rack bars, all aftermarket racks from Thule and round bar racks from Yakima so long as their bar spread is at least 24-inches.
If you don't have a roof rack on the Pilot now you can use the linked page to select one. Simply click on the type of roof set-up you have (bare roof or front-to-back flush rails) to then see compatible roof rack systems. If you have a bare roof I suggest the Thule Rapid Traverse Aero bar system made of parts # TH711520, # TH480R and # THKIT1811.
All of the Thule products referenced carry their limited lifetime warranty.
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Products Referenced in This Question
Rapid Traverse Feet for Thule Crossbars - Naked Roof - Qty 4
- Roof Rack
- Feet
- 4 Pack
- Thule
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Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 60" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 60 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Thule
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Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Roof Rack and Lift Assist w/ Tie-Downs - Saddle Style - Universal Mount
- Watersport Carriers
- Kayak
- Roof Mount Carrier
- Saddle-Style
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Side Loading
- Track Mount
- Clamp On
- Load Assist
- Thule
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Rhino-Rack Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Folding - Clamp On
- Watersport Carriers
- Kayak
- Roof Mount Carrier
- J-Style
- Folding
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Side Loading
- Clamp On
- No Load Assist
- Rhino Rack
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