big yak small car-- roofrak!?! - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

socalyaker556 · 02-21-2014, 01:14 PM

whats up guys i dont post eneough on here its hard to get my yak on the water cuz i have a small car (civic-4dr) so i am tired of not eing able to fish every weekend so i was curious is anyone has put a big yak on there small car i have a malibu xtreme 15' and i believe it weighs around 60lbs but its longer then my whole car! i plan on getting a thule roof rack or similar just wanna see if any else does the same woth their small car??? thanks guys

Dannowar · 02-21-2014, 01:23 PM

I've had friends do soft surf racks and Thule racks. Wasn't too difficult either way. If money's an issue you could always check out play it again sports as well. Got a decent set of racks for less than 100 bucks

socalyaker556 · 02-21-2014, 01:39 PM

ok kool. i know that the rack itself can take the weight but it was just the overall size of it that has me questioning. im gunna look into getting the thule rack. i need to fish!!! thanks man

jorluivil · 02-21-2014, 01:42 PM

I used to carry a Outback on a 2 door civic, just add bow and stern lines and you're good to go.

Dave k · 02-21-2014, 02:16 PM

You'll be fine. I used to carry a trident 15 on a Mazda 3 and have a buddy with the same yak on a Prius. Like someone said, add bow and stern lines and you're set.

jaws197 · 02-21-2014, 02:22 PM

I carry my Hobie Outback on a rack on top of my Ford Focus, Like the others with a bow and stern tie down along with two straps in the center.

bassmanben · 02-21-2014, 02:29 PM

I don't anymore since I have a subaru, but when I had my old 2 door pontiac coupe I used the soft racks. I wouldn't have any specific fear of putting racks on a small car, the concern would be more about wind/air resistance and handling of the car with a 70lb yak on top. Some days i used to drive over the top of the hill and the wind would be blowing 40+ and that kayak on top would shake the cr*p out of my car. So it really depends on what you're doing, where you're driving, etc.

NEEFFF · 02-21-2014, 04:39 PM

I transport my kayak w/ my 1994 civic hatchback, So you should be fine w/ a sedan!!

socalyaker556 · 02-21-2014, 04:57 PM

awesome thanks guys for the photos helped alot i jave no doubt in my mind ill be just fine lol cant wait to het on the water

MrPukaShell · 02-21-2014, 05:00 PM

I have a Stealth 14 that I slap on top on my 3 door Ford Focus. No issues at all and much better gas mileage than the V12 in the Van.

addicted2sp33d · 02-21-2014, 05:33 PM

This is our Tandem on my wife's Beetle... you will be fine.

MrPatrick · 02-21-2014, 04:58 PM

The yak us as long as the car. I use front and rear tie downs to minimize yaw in crosswinds and unwanted upward pitch at freeway speeds.

easyday · 02-21-2014, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by socalyaker556

whats up guys i dont post eneough on here its hard to get my yak on the water cuz i have a small car (civic-4dr) so i am tired of not eing able to fish every weekend so i was curious is anyone has put a big yak on there small car i have a malibu xtreme 15' and i believe it weighs around 60lbs but its longer then my whole car! i plan on getting a thule roof rack or similar just wanna see if any else does the same woth their small car??? thanks guys

Big yak on a small car......dude as soon as I get my yak well get out.

ChristLike · 02-24-2014, 05:41 PM

pa 14 walmart racks that sit on top $29.99(no gutters) Oceanside to la jolla 75mph 3 straps

fishingfiend · 02-24-2014, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ChristLike

pa 14 walmart racks that sit on top $29.99(no gutters) Oceanside to la jolla 75mph 3 straps

What is holding the PA to the roof rack? It can't be just the bow/stern lines, can it? I was always under the impression the bow/stern lines should only be firm and not cinched.

Here is how I get my PA around.

StinkyMatt · 02-24-2014, 08:13 PM

Just buy a damn truck people!

....or just keep eating your tofu burgers.

Sam138 · 02-24-2014, 08:59 PM

Subarus look so right with a rack installed.

02-21-2014, 01:14 PM	#1
socalyaker556 Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: socal Posts: 67	big yak small car-- roofrak!?! whats up guys i dont post eneough on here its hard to get my yak on the water cuz i have a small car (civic-4dr) so i am tired of not eing able to fish every weekend so i was curious is anyone has put a big yak on there small car i have a malibu xtreme 15' and i believe it weighs around 60lbs but its longer then my whole car! i plan on getting a thule roof rack or similar just wanna see if any else does the same woth their small car??? thanks guys

02-21-2014, 01:23 PM	#2
Dannowar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,823	I've had friends do soft surf racks and Thule racks. Wasn't too difficult either way. If money's an issue you could always check out play it again sports as well. Got a decent set of racks for less than 100 bucks __________________ "Beware the lollipop of mediocrity; lick it once and you’ll suck forever." — Brian Wilson

02-21-2014, 01:42 PM	#4
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	I used to carry a Outback on a 2 door civic, just add bow and stern lines and you're good to go. __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

02-24-2014, 05:41 PM	#14
ChristLike Catch and Release(#2) Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Oceanside Posts: 77	pa 14 walmart racks that sit on top $29.99(no gutters) Oceanside to la jolla 75mph 3 straps __________________ Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me *Caddiyak PA14*

02-21-2014, 01:39 PM	#3
socalyaker556 Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: socal Posts: 67	ok kool. i know that the rack itself can take the weight but it was just the overall size of it that has me questioning. im gunna look into getting the thule rack. i need to fish!!! thanks man

02-21-2014, 02:16 PM	#5
Dave k Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 110	You'll be fine. I used to carry a trident 15 on a Mazda 3 and have a buddy with the same yak on a Prius. Like someone said, add bow and stern lines and you're set.

02-21-2014, 02:29 PM	#7
bassmanben Junior Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 19	I don't anymore since I have a subaru, but when I had my old 2 door pontiac coupe I used the soft racks. I wouldn't have any specific fear of putting racks on a small car, the concern would be more about wind/air resistance and handling of the car with a 70lb yak on top. Some days i used to drive over the top of the hill and the wind would be blowing 40+ and that kayak on top would shake the cr*p out of my car. So it really depends on what you're doing, where you're driving, etc.

02-21-2014, 04:57 PM	#9
socalyaker556 Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: socal Posts: 67	awesome thanks guys for the photos helped alot i jave no doubt in my mind ill be just fine lol cant wait to het on the water

02-21-2014, 05:33 PM	#11
addicted2sp33d Here fishy fishy fishy... Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 774	This is our Tandem on my wife's Beetle... you will be fine.

02-21-2014, 04:58 PM	#12
MrPatrick Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Waiting to launch Posts: 1,381	The yak us as long as the car. I use front and rear tie downs to minimize yaw in crosswinds and unwanted upward pitch at freeway speeds.

02-24-2014, 08:13 PM	#16
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	Just buy a damn truck people! ....or just keep eating your tofu burgers.

02-24-2014, 08:59 PM	#17
Sam138 Junior Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 5	Subarus look so right with a rack installed.