How Can I Transport My 14 Ft. Laser Sailboat on My 2016 Honda Fit?

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Hello, I have a 2016 Honda Fit and Im looking to get a roof rack to carry a 14 ft, 130 lb Laser sailboat. What do you recommend? Ive read that the weight limit for the 2020 Honda Fit is 110-125 lbs even with a roof rack weighted for 160 lbs.

asked by: Toni S

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I have a great solution for that will work with the weight/length of your 130-pound Laser Sailboat on your 2016 Honda Fit. Unfortunately, with the approximate 125 pound maximum weight capacity of your roof, you will not be able to adhere to the roof rack weight limit since it exceeds the roof capacity.

With that being said, the safest way to transport your sailboat is by trailer. I recommend the Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer - 66" # Y08106. With the Rack and Roll trailer, you will have the weight capacity you need (250 pounds). Also, you will be able to accommodate a single boat up to 17 feet long. I went ahead and linked a picture of a neighbor who used a long canoe with the trailer.

With the trailer, you will need additional parts. The parts you need are the following:

- EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" # 306-X7273
- InfiniteRule Hitch Lock for 2" Hitches - 2-5/8" Span # 34061071-D
- Curt Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 8" Rise # C45112 (you will need to have this rise to make the trailer more level)
- 2" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/4" Long Shank # 40038
- T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # 118767
- SmartStraps Ratchet-X Ratchet Tie-Down Straps w/ S-Hooks # 348345

With these parts, you will be able to safely transport your sailboat on your 2016 Honda Fit.

expert reply by: Bob C

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Answer 1

While there isn't a life expectancy, per se, of the shocks on the Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer - 66" #Y08106 and 78" #Y08107, upgrading to the HD shocks is absolutely a good idea if your gear weighs around 200 llbs and…

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Answer 2

Yakima does not keep record of the lock cores for the VIN of their trailers but we do have a way that can help. You'll have to hire a locksmith to unlock the cores. From there you have a couple options. The first is to use the Replacement…

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Answer 3

First, the capacity of the Yakima Rack n Roll trailer #Y08106 is 250 pounds with the regular shocks that it comes with. To increase that capacity to 350 pounds you can add the HD shock kit #Y08110. When under load if you take it easy on rougher…

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Answer 4

When it comes to towing The Yakima EasyRider Double Decker Trailer - 14-1/2 foot Long - 78 inch HD Crossbars - 500 pounds #Y08129 it comes with all the paperwork needed to get it registered. I attached a review video link below.

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Answer 5

Most states require the Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer, #Y08106, to be registered, but it registers just like a regular trailer. We provide you with a Manufacturing Certificate of Origin and a VIN number. Take the paperwork provided to your…

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Answer 6

I took a look at what we have for your Yakima Rack And Roll Trailer #Y08106 & #Y08107, and I was able to find the: -Replacement Lock Core and Keys for Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer #8880551 for key S305, and the, -Replacement Lock Core and Keys…

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Answer 7

The height of the Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer - 66" #Y08106 from the ground to the top of the crossbars is approximately 30".

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Answer 8

The max boat length for the Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer part #Y08106 is 17' per Yakima. It would probably work just fine with a slightly longer boat but we cannot recommend this. That said, there is another trailer that will work better for you…

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Answer 9

It's hard to see in the picture if the lock assembly is damaged, but if the housing is okay you could install a new core with the part #Y07202. Seeing the core drilled out like that does warrant some questions though...like was the box stolen?…

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Answer 10

You'd only need to adjust the Heavy Duty Shocks for Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer #Y08110 if you're hauling a heavy load that is causing your shocks to bottom out. These shocks have 4" vertical adjustability to combat that, so you'd…

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Answer 11

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 12

Yes, we do. To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C26VV. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a…

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