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The Yakima HullRaiser kayak racks (8004039) will do it all and save you some money if you plan to attach it to Yakima base roof rack round cross bars or Inno Racks & Thule Racks square load bars etc. Does not attach to factory rack crossbars, aero-shaped Whispbar crossbars, Thule AeroBlade bars, Votex brand OEM cross bars etc. Instead, for these applications we instead recommend the Yakima HullRaiser Aero kayak rack.
The Yakima HullRaiser kayak rack uses a specially engineered J-cradle design that accepts virtually any kayak and supports it from the stiff, side area. And unlike kayak racks that transport the boat flat, the HullRaiser conveniently frees up cross bar space for additional Hullraiser or attaching other gear carriers. Two heavy-duty straps and a pair of bow & stern tie-down straps all included.
Yakima HullRaiser is compatible with virtually all kayak sizes and shapes including river-whitewater, tandem, sea-ocean, recreational, touring kayaks etc.
Effectively cradles and protects your kayak with premium soft pads.
Because kayak is carried on its side, it leaves more space on your base rack cross bars for attaching additional HullRaiser or other gear carriers.
Includes two heavy-duty straps with padded buckles for secure transport. Also includes a pair of Yakima Bow & Stern tie-down straps are included for total transport safety.
Mounts to Yakima base rack round crossbars and Inno Racks & Thule Racks square load bars etc. Does not attach to factory rack crossbars, aero-shaped Whispbar crossbars, Thule AeroBlade bars, Votex brand OEM cross bars etc. Instead, for these applications we instead recommend the Yakima HullRaiser Aero kayak rack.
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ORS Crew says - The difference between the regular HullRaiser and the HullRaiser Aero is the Aero version includes universal clamps for mounting to any factory racks as well as any aftermarket roof rack crossbars from Yakima, Whispbar, Thule, Inno etc. (including aero-shaped Whispbar crossbars, Thule AeroBlade bars, Votex brand OEM cross bars etc.) The regular HullRaiser fits only round Yakima bars and square bars from Thule and Inno.
Yakima HullRaiser kayak rack review video & demo by ORS Racks Direct. Demonstration movie of the Yakima Racks 8004039 HullRaiser car rooftop kayak rack, an instant classic and the kayak carrier that started the j-cradle craze. Includes Yakima snap-arounds so it fits Yakima roof rack round crossbars and square bars from Thule, Inno etc. (Choose the Yakima HullRaiser Aero kayak rack model if mounting on factory rack crossbars, aero-shaped Whispbar crossbars, Thule AeroBlade bars, Votex brand OEM cross bars etc.) Simple to install and quick and easy to load any kayak, universally works with ocean / sea kayaks, recreational kayaks, river / whitewater kayaks and more. Cradles kayak on its side and uses up much less crossbar space than kayak carriers that transport the boat laying flat, allowing you to fit multiple Yakima HullRaiser kayak racks without having to use longer car rack cross bars. Generous padding on kayak cradles fully protect boat and cradle it snugly. Includes pair of kayak straps with buckle protectors and a pair of bow & stern tie-downs.
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ORDERING NOTES This kayak roof mount carrier mounts directly to Yakima base rack crossbars or Inno Racks and Thule Racks square load bars. Not compatible with factory roof rack cross bars, aero-shaped Whispbar crossbars, Thule AeroBlade bars, Votex brand OEM cross bars etc. We instead recommend the Yakima HullRaiser Aero kayak carrier for these applications.
We highly recommend the Yakima BoatLocker, Kayak Lasso, SteelCore locking straps or the Lashlock kayak lock system (all sold separately; see accessory add-ons above) to protect your boat from theft.
We recommend purchasing Yakima Accessory Lock Housing (not included; see accessory add-ons above) to lock HullRaiser to your base rack crossbars. Each Yakima Lock Housing unit requires one Yakima SKS lock core.
If loading kayak from the rear of the vehicle 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 Yakima Racks automated fit guide to quickly order the correct multi-purpose base rack system and/or kayak carrier attachments if you don't have one already installed:
Yakima Kayak Racks - 2011 Yakima HullRaiser Kayak Rack for Car Roofs - 8004039
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