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The Thule 579XT canoe rack comes with padded cradles offering maximum stability and a soft, comfortable resting place for your canoe. Canoe rack comes complete with four 579XT L-brackets, two heavy duty straps, buckle protectors and a pair of Thule 855 Quickdraw ratcheting tie down straps for securing the bow and stern of canoe. Includes four rubber padded cradles for attaching to Thule Racks or Inno Racks front and rear load bars. Attaches to Thule and Inno square load bars only.
Padded cradles provide maximum stability for the canoe and added protection for the gunwales.
Prevents any possible side to side shifting or see-saw rocking of the canoe during transport.
Canoe rack comes complete with four 579XT L-brackets, 2 heavy duty straps, buckle protectors and a pair of Thule 855 Quickdraw ratcheting tie down straps for securing the bow and stern of canoe.
Soft rubber Buckle Bumpers (included) fit over metal buckles to protect boat and vehicle from possible scratches.
Quick and easy mounting design.
Compatible with Thule Racks and Inno Racks base rack system square cross bars only.
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Thule 579XT canoe rack review video & demo by ORS Racks Direct. Demonstration movie of the Thule Racks 579XT canoe carrier features. Compatible with Thule and Inno Racks base roof rack system square cross bars. Easy to install. Includes four padded L-brackets, pair of heavy-duty load straps and pair of bow & stern tie-down straps. A rock solid solution for transporting any canoe safely and securely.
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2009 Thule 854 Water Slide Mat - Canoe Rack / Kayak Rack Accessory The Thule 854 WaterSlide Mat is an ingenious and inexpensive solution for simultaneously protecting your vehicle and also gaining extra assistance when loading and unloading a canoe or kayak from a roofrack. Crossbar straps, non-skid underside and smooth top surface for more easily sliding kayak or canoe. Our Price: $29.95 Sale Price:$26.95
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SteelCore Straps - 12' Steel Core Locking Straps for Roof Racks Unsurpassed security for gear on car or truck roof racks. Sold as a pair, the SteelCore locking tie-down straps provide worry-free security for hard to lock items such as a surfboard, canoe, kayak, ladder, or roof bag on roof rack cross bars. Luggage bags, camping gear & miscellaneous items stowed in roof basket racks can now also be securely locked. Our Price: $97.00 Sale Price:$87.30
Canoe-Kayak Lasso Security Cable System - Kayak Lock / Canoe Lock for Roof Racks A super-strong theft deterrent device for a kayak, canoe or surfboard. Simply loop Lasso ends around front and rear of a canoe, kayak or surfboard with cable running under roof rack. Customizable barrel combination lock, no key necessary. Our Price: $48.95 Sale Price:$44.05
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Malone Garage Wall-Mount Racks - 2009 Malone JDock Hybrid Kayak Hanger & Multi-Gear Storage Rack - MPG317 The wall mount Malone J Dock Hybrid is more than just a kayak hanger, it's a superb affordable solution to solving the ongoing problem of safely storing ALL your gear in the garage, basement, exterior storage area etc. Safely holds kayaks, paddles, canoe, surfboards & sailboards, skis & snowboards, bikes, ladders and more! Our Price: $49.95 Sale Price:$44.95
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ORDERING NOTES We recommend the Lashlock canoe lock, SteelCore lock straps or Lasso Security Cable (not included; see accessory add-ons above) to protect your boat from theft.
Compatible with Thule Racks and Inno Racks base roof rack square load bars only.
If loading canoe from the rear of the car we highly recommend the Thule 854 Water Slide Mat (not included; see accessory add-ons above) for simultaneously protecting your vehicle and also gaining extra assistance when loading and unloading a boat.
QUICK ORDERING SOLUTION Alternatively, we suggest using our easy Thule Racks automated fit guide to quickly order the correct canoe racks and/or base roof rack system if you don't currently have one installed:
