How To Secure an Inflatable Kayak to a Bare Roof
Question:
Hello, I just purchased a Lexus IS. I have an Airis Inflatable Kayak by Walker Bay. Could I run a strap through the hole in the block to attach the kayak to the blocks, and then rely on the bow/stern tie downs? Thank you for your assistance. I retired my Volvo and it had a roof rack.
asked by: Galen G
Expert Reply:
If you wanted to use the Malone Deluxe Kayak Carrier with Tie-Downs part # MPG152 then you would need to secure the foam pads to the roof in addition to running a strap though the pad to secure the kayak because the bow and stern tie-downs would most likely not provide enough force to keep the kayak secure.
The other option you have would be to use the Malone HandiRack Universal Fit Roof Rack - Inflatable part # MPG452. All you would need for this option is find a way to secure the kayak to the rack which could be down with part # MPG306 for the body and then part # MPG316 for the bow/stern.
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Malone Bow and Stern Tie-Down Kit
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Malone Sentry Ratchet Tie-Downs - Qty 2
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Malone HandiRack Universal Fit Roof Rack - Inflatable - 180 lbs
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Malone Deluxe Kayak Carrier with Tie-Downs - Foam Block Style - 18" Long
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