Roof Rack and Carrier Recommendation for a 2014 Mazda 3 to Carry a 53 inch Wide Boat
Question:
Need to put a boat on top of my car that is about 53 inches wide...curios if the foam pads can stay at 45 inches while the bar extends to the whole 60 inches? Thanks
asked by: Costa S
Expert Reply:
I have a solution for you, but the Darby Universal Roof Rack part # DTA968 would not be the best choice for carrying a 53 inch wide boat on the roof of your 2014 Mazda 3 4 door.
You will want a custom roof rack and a boat carrier designed to fit said roof rack and carry your boat.
You will want the following products to install a custom roof rack with crossbars long enough to accommodate your boat width.
Thule Aero 60 inch crossbars # TH711520
Thule Rapid Traverse Foot Pack part # TH710501
Thule Roof Rack Fit Kit part # TH145002
For a carrier to attach your boat to the roof rack I would recommend the Thule Portage part # TH819.
Check the vehicle owners manual for the roof capacity and be sure not to exceed this figure.
Products Referenced in This Question
Fit Kit for Thule Evo Clamp and Edge Clamp Roof Rack Feet - 5002
- Roof Rack
- Fit Kits
- 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 Portage Canoe Carrier w/ Tie-Downs - Gunwale Brackets - Side Loading
- Watersport Carriers
- Canoe
- Roof Mount Carrier
- Gunwale Brackets
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Side Loading
- Clamp On
- No Load Assist
- Thule
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Darby Turbo-Rack Universal Single-Bar Roof Rack
- Roof Rack
- Complete Roof Systems
- Overhang
- Black
- Darby
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