Pedal Kayak mounted on car? So I’m thinking of buying a pedal kayak and from the looks of it they are a little bit for heavier than the standard paddle kayaks. The issue is I don’t...

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Pedal Kayak mounted on car?

Mar 17, 2021 06:49:43 #

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So I’m thinking of buying a pedal kayak and from the looks of it they are a little bit for heavier than the standard paddle kayaks. The issue is I don’t have a truck, only a car. Does anyone have a transport their kayak on top of their car? It’s a brand new car, do I just have to accept the fact that the car will scratched?

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by er34323

Mar 17, 2021 07:40:05 #

plumbob Loc: New Windsor Maryland

Kayak trailer would be a solution.

Mar 17, 2021 08:01:16 #

OJdidit Loc: Oak Creek Wisconsin

plumbob wrote:

Kayak trailer would be a solution.

Agreed

Mar 18, 2021 08:13:58 #

JohnG Loc: Long Island NY.

What about after market cross bars ?

Mar 18, 2021 10:22:45 #

WiBob Loc: NE Wisconsin

Need to know the capacity of the bars and the vehicle. I wouldn't do it with a brand new car. I've hauled mine on top of the Honda van and the Subaru Outback, but not nearly as nervous now that I use a trailer.

Mar 18, 2021 13:12:49 #

MSHohman Loc: Nebraska

Looking at Harbor Freight at their folding trailer, plenty of You Tube videos of rigging it for kayak use. Better answer than pulling muscles.

Mar 18, 2021 15:01:31 #

Ben Bragg Loc: Dayton Ohio

Funny story
I used to haul a canoe on top of my Lincoln Town Car
Someone videoed it and posted it on you tube.
High Tech Redneck!!!

Mar 18, 2021 15:14:07 #

Bohanan66 Loc: Ohio

I use Malone cross-bars on my Ford Focus. Suction cups avoid damage to the finish. Works fine with my 75 pound Lifetime kayak

Mar 18, 2021 15:38:12 #

Americanman28

I have a Hobie outback with the mirage drive. The drive comes out so you can mount it on the car. The tiller also pulls up to the hull so that won't cause any scratching.

I don't know about other pedal kayaks, but I would think the pedal piece is removable. Of course, this means that you should have a leash attached to it in case it falls into the water. I don't think they are very cheap!

Mar 18, 2021 16:16:28 #

punkroktownie Loc: Saco, Maine

Roof rack, a few straps, (not ratcheting), they're too strong and could crush your kayak, and a few towels (do you don't scratch).

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