Secure both the front and rear tie downs over the first kayak but be sure to leave some wiggle room as you may need to make some adjustments after your second kayak is placed.
How to tie 2 kayaks to a roof rack.
To carry your canoe on a roof rack you ll need a carrier designed for this use.
Place the second kayak on the roof rack.
Strap your first kayak down to the roof rack.
This video is a quick demonstration of how to properly secure one of our kayak rentals to your car if you have a luggage rack with bars on your vehicles roof.
Take your second kayak and lift it onto your roof rack now push it up.
Place your second kayak on your roof rack.
Leave the straps loose at this point as you may need to adjust this kayak after the second one is placed.
Place the second kayak on the roof rack and push it up against the other one.
Throw the straps over the kayak and secure the straps.
Strap the first kayak down to the roof rack.
For added safety it can be a good idea to tie down your boat at the front and back of your vehicle to help prevent it from becoming a projectile while on the road.
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There are multiple styles of carriers available.
Most include the necessary tie downs as well.
Tie the straps down with cam buckles to secure the kayak.
Run 2 boat straps over the top of the kayak and them under the roof rack bars then bring the straps to the other side of the kayak and loop them under the roof rack bars on that side.
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Using rope or another set of cam straps loop one end of the rope or strap through the carrying handle or a suitable loop on the bow or your kayak and the other end through a tow hook on your car.
To tie down a kayak place it right side up on your roof rack and center it.