Best Way to Carry a 13' Sailboat with a 2017 Subaru Outback Wagon

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What are your roof rack or cross bar pad recommendations for putting a Laser 130 pound sailboat with a 55 inch beam on a Subaru Outback 2017 with factory installed cross beams, that does not have side rails? A 60 inch wide cross rail would leave space for mast tube.

asked by: Joel H

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I have a few different solutions for transporting your Laser sailboat with your 2017 Subaru Outback Wagon; the first is with the roof rack you mentioned, but in all honesty that makes me a bit nervous so I'm going to recommend a trailer option as well.

Roof Rack Parts
- 60" JetStream Crossbars # Y00426
- SkyLine Towers # Y53TR
- Landing Pad 15 # Y00241
- Lock Core Kit # Y07204 (optional)
- BigCatch Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs # Y04091

Trailer Parts
- Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch # 76227
- T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118467
- Curt Towing Starter Kit # C45534
- CE Smith Multi Sport Plus Boat and Kayak Trailer w/ Bunks # CE48870

The reasons I like the trailer option over the roof rack is because the trailer won't be stretched to the limit with the weight rating plus it will be MUCH easier to load your sailboat on the lower trailer crossbars than it will be to get it up on top of your vehicle. So it's a bit of an investment, but it will save your back and keep your Outback Wagon running better for longer.

expert reply by: Jon G

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OEM Roof Rack on a 2017 Subaru Outback Wagon
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Answer 1

Thanks for the picture! I just spoke with my rep at Yakima and got some specifications and dimensions off of the Yakima BigCatch Kayak Carrier item #Y04091 you referenced. It is 9-1/4" x 6-1/2" x 5-1/2" and has a weight capacity of 150…

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Answer 2

The Thule DockGrip Kayak and SUP Carrier with Tie-Downs part #TH895 has a 75 lb weight capacity so if the 2020 Hobie Outback Mirage weighs 85 lbs it won't work. Instead, I recommend the Yakima BigCatch Kayak Carrier part #Y04091 which has a 150…

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Answer 3

Yes, I have listed for your below the roof rack systems from Rhino-Rack, Thule, and Yakima that will fit the RetraxPRO XR Hard Tonneau Covers like part #RTT-80243 for your 2019 Ram 1500. Rhino-Rack Vortex Crossbar System part #RRVA180B-RRRLT600…

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Answer 4

Hey Brian, sorry about the confusion! So the t-slots of the Pace Edwards Full-Metal JackRabbit #PE36CV are compatible with the "non-commercial" ladder racks as well like the Yakima Overhaul for Tonneau Cover Rails #Y01151-5755. The T-slots…

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Answer 5

Hey Brian, the Truxedo Elevate Ladder Rack part #TX46NV that you referenced is compatible with your Thule roof cargo box but you will also need the T-slot adapter part #TH27PQ which adapts the hardware to fit directly to the slot on top of the load…

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Answer 6

There are roll up tonneau covers that can work with the Truxedo Elevate Ladder Rack part #TX96NV but since I don't know which one you have specifically it's hard for me to say. Here's a list of all of the covers this is designed to fit:…

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Answer 7

Yes, the Truxedo Elevate Ladder Rack System part #TX96NV does fit your 2024 Chevy Silverado 5-3/4 foot bed that has the bed protection package. It will so work with the BAKFlip MX4 tonneau part #BAK448130 as well.

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