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Thule Kayak Racks - 2008 Thule 897XT Hullavator Kayak Rack
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2008 Thule 897XT Hullavator Kayak Rack<br>connects to Thule Load Bars or Yakima Cross Bars

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The Thule 897XT Hullavator Kayak Rack received the Silver Industrial Design Excellence Award (IDEA), one of the most prestigious, global awards for innovation in product design. The 897XT Thule Hullavator replaces the previous Hullavator with new enhancements and now offers greater kayak size capacity and protection with a more robust latching mechanism.

The Hullavator kayak rack system is a lift-assist system that brings the load platform down to your level and enables anyone to load and unload any type of kayak without assistance from anyone else. For many solo and tandem kayak paddlers one of the biggest challenges they face isn't on the water, but the loading of their boat on their vehicle's car roof rack. The 897XT Thule Hullavater kayak rack lift system functions without any contact to the vehicle and dramatically reduces traditional loading height by more than 3 feet, simultaneously reducing the power needed to load a kayak to the vehicle's roof rack by 50%!

thule hullavater 897XT kayak rack demonstration

The Thule Hullavator can mount side by side on all of Thule Racks load bars (including square, elliptical Rapid Aero & Xsporter truck racks) or Yakima Racks round cross bars with other gear carriers at the same time, as the lift system only requires approximately 25 inches of load bar space for mounting. Everything is included for a complete kayak rack system with lift system, padded support, mounting hardware, boat straps, and ratcheting bow/stern tie downs all included. Attaches to all of Thule Racks load bars (including square, elliptical Rapid Aero & Xsporter truck rack) and Yakima Racks round bars. Please note that the Thule 897XT Hullavator is not compatible with factory roof racks.

  • Works with all types of kayaks including touring, sit-on-top, tandem, whitewater, sea and recreational kayaks.
  • The Thule 897XT Hullavator kayak carrier reduces lift height required to load and unload a kayak by three feet!
    Reduces effort required to lift kayak with gas assist shocks that help raise boat onto the vehicle roof rack.
  • No need to reach top of vehicle to secure boat to carrier – kayak strapping is easily done with carrier in down position.
  • Thule Hullavater offers superior boat protection with integrated padded support.
  • Mount side by side with other accessories as the lift system only requires approximately 25 inches of load bar space for mounting.
  • Everything is included for a complete kayak carrier system with lift system, padded support, mounting hardware, boat straps, and ratcheting bow/stern tie downs all included.
  • Attaches to all of Thule Racks load bars (including square, elliptical Rapid Aero & Xsporter) and Yakima Racks round bars. The Thule 897XT Hullavator is not compatible with factory roof racks.
  • Locks to the base rack load bars using a two pack of Thule locks (not included; see accessories below).
  • 897XT Hullavater easy to follow instructions included.
  • Thule Racks Lifetime Warranty!

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» Thule Hullavator Installation Instructions

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ORDERING NOTES
Thule Hullavator includes everything for a complete kayak rack attachment system with lift system, padded support, mounting hardware, boat straps, and ratcheting bow/stern tie downs all included.

Attaches to all of Thule Racks load bars (including square, oval Rapid Aero & Xsporter pickup truck rack) and Yakima Racks round base rack bars. The Thule 897XT Hullavator is not compatible with factory roof racks.

Can lock to the base rack load bars using a two pack of Thule locks (not included; see accessories below).

We recommend either the Lashlock kayak lock system or the Kayak Lasso (not included; see accessories below) to protect your kayak from theft.

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Thule Kayak Racks - 2008 Thule 897XT Hullavator Kayak Rack
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Our Price: $499.00padSale Price: $449.10

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Thule Locks for Car Racks Including Bike Ski Snowboard Kayak Canoe Locks
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Lashlock Car Roof Rack Locking Systems - Looking for kayak locks, canoe locks or surfboard locks? - The Lash Lock is your answer

Thule Locks for Car Racks Including Bike Ski Snowboard Kayak Canoe Locks
Thule locks including lock cylinders and cable locks. Thule One Key System lock cylinders are sold as multi-packs so you can order as many as you need for locking your base rack and/or gear attachments using the same key. We recommend that you purchase additional lock cylinders in anticipation of adding future attachments so you can continue to use the same key.
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Lashlock Car Roof Rack Locking Systems - Looking for kayak locks, canoe locks or surfboard locks? - The Lash Lock is your answer
If you thought there were no kayak locks, canoe locks or surfboard locks for car roof racks - now you're in luck! Works with surfboards, canoes, kayaks, construction material, roof bags and more.pad
Our Price: $35.00
Sale Price: $31.50

Canoe-Kayak Lasso Security Cable System - Kayak Lock / Canoe Lock for Roof Racks
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SteelCore Straps - 12' Steel Core Locking Straps for Roof Racks

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.pad
Our Price: $48.95
Sale Price: $44.05

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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.pad
Our Price: $97.00
Sale Price: $87.30


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