How much will the craddles flex? I need to use them closer to Kayak's Bow and Stern as apposed to wider parts. So I need quit a bit of "V".
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There's a little bit of upward flex, but I wouldn't expect enough to meet the "V" needs you describe. You'd really have to cinch your straps down to achieve that, and it would probably deform your kayak as well.
323034
They do not flex very much and remain fairly stiff when a kayak is placed on them and the straps are pulled tight.
323035
They do flex somewhat. It's not required to have the kayak keel meet the bottom center edge of the saddle; side contacts are enough. Remember the straps, along with the saddle contact points all work to make it safe and stable. I also use a bow line for added security and it's a nice visual reminder that the kayaks are still there :).
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My wings are quite far apart from each other also. My kayak is 17ft and the wings are 8ft apart. The wings flex but are very robust and the straps provided stay taut. My boat is Kevlar and as such is quite rigid I also have a plastic boat and on a warm day you would have to be careful how tightly you lash it down to avoid deforming the hull. That said these are good quality and a definite good choice over the ridiculously priced leader.
323037
They are pretty rigid. Its a good product though. It might might be worth just getting some solid foam to strap down where needed.
2083109
Yes, call the G/flex Company and ask for customer service to steer you to technician to tell you how to use the product.I have had good luck with this product on a number of projects besides kayaks.
668848
As you suggest, I use them to hold the hull right side up, and they work well. I would not have a lot of confidence holding a kayak sideways on these racks.
1706744
I used these on several accessories on my kayak. Only items with a thin base held. I used stainless steel bolts to attach my rod holder. If you can reach thru the hatch, that will be a better solution.
1962597
The wheels come off and the frame collapses flat. The frame will have to be strapped down on top of the kayak as it will not fit in any hatches I know of..I have put the wheels in the hatches but my hatches are wide enough...not sure what kind of Kayak you have...
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They are intended to be mounted that way - I'd use a stud finder and connect the brackets directly to those. I suppose that a hollow wall anchor might be able to support the kayak if you used a 50 pounder, but I wouldn't expect that to hold up to a lot of taking the kayak on and off the mounts.
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As others said, the width should be ok, but how long are your kayaks? I found that 18-19' is the max sweet spot lengthwise for this trailer. Also, if you just have the two kayaks and are worried about the width, you can always order this trailer with the saddle or v-style carriers for 2 kayaks. See here for all the options available: http://maloneautoracks.com/sport-trailers.php
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I have a 31" by 10 foot kayak, the front of the kayak is V shape an fits the wing well - the aft is more a flat bottom and contacts the outer edges of the wing only. I bought the Rhino 571 that adjust to the kayak bottom. Our second kayak is V shape front and rear - wing works Great!.
1831147
I used 1 inch square tubing, but they will fit a larger bar. How large is your bar? I will check. I sold my boat, I will sell you a new set, never been in the sun.
838458
Hey Sally, if your CRV did not come with the roof rails and the roof looks flat, then you will have to purchase the roof rails. Once those are in place the cross member racks are very easy to put on. They are very secure, just took out the two person kayak with no problems at all. Good luck... Pat
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I bought deck hangers for 2 X 4's and installed them as high as I could. The 2 X 4's between the beams worked out good. I still have head space problems. The straps can let your boat hang too low also. Operating the pulleys take some getting used to. Just make sure you pull until it dead stops and then tie it off.
1646738
There is no doubt these kayaks would fit in the J-racks. Our Kayaks are very similar in dimensions, and there is lots of room for variance with these racks. Just secure them down and take off!
2259429
I cant answer, i use one j hook per kayak. The straps are very long so the kayak model should not be an issue. I do not use the long straps. Gravity and the angle of the bend in the hook keep my tarpon 120 in place. Both my kayaks are 12 feet long and weigh 60-80 lbs depending on cargo. I am short 5'7 and i can lift them off the hooks easily.
285341
I'm not 100% sure. They can be moved on the cross member, but I think the width of your kayak would be the determining factor.
48079
You should have plenty of room. The kayak wing has a universal attachment and comes with two sets of screws, long and short, and wing nuts. I used this one along with the attachment for the back which helps it slide on. It is a nice rack.
793478
The description is incorrect. There are TWO foam blocks with two straps & two ropes - just as shown in the photo. You don't need more than the two foam blocks. Also, they don't "snap onto the gunwales" - the boat simply rests on top of them. They have a shallow V-shape t fit the hull of a basic kayak. I have a dual-hull kayak and it works fine for that too. The rack works completely with friction and the tight straps. I'm very happy with mine. Just remember to twist the straps or they make a deafening hum while you're driving.
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they are adjustable and can be set as far apart as the cross bar - the one on my MINI Countryman is about 4ft and I have then set to handle the kayak at about 2ft apart - 2 pair come in the kit and can be used either clamped on or set in a slot and tightened down - the slot attachment is not an easy fit, but does look better in my opinion