Kayak Carriers

Whether you have a Canoe, Kayak or a Sail Board we have a solution for you. Water craft carriers come in a range of styles and designs depending on your requirements, starting with the standard cradles that you lift the craft onto, right through to carriers with gas struts to lift your kayak from the side of the vehicle.

While cradles are not always needed they are recommended to allow the craft to be held correctly and give you piece of mind. As kayaks are a long load you should always tie your craft at the front and rear of the vehicle for extra support and this also fulfils some manufacturer warranties and some state laws.

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Rhino Side Loading Kayak Carriers 560 - $128

Requires Fit kit $21

If you need to transport a kayak or canoe on a low roof vehicle like a sedan the Explorer 560 side loader is the perfect solution. The cradles adjust to the shape of your kayak or canoe automatically with its "self centering" pivoting feature. The hull is fully protected by soft rubber pads and can be secured with the use of specifically designed padded kayak straps that come free, with the Explorer 560 Kayak & Canoe Carrier. These carriers come complete with tie downs for your craft and also 2 tie downs to tie down the front and rear of the craft to your tow points on your vehicle.

Rhino Rear Loading Kayak Carriers 561 - $128

Requires Fit kit $21

If you need to transport a kayak or canoe on a high roof vehicle like a 4wd, the Explorer 561 Rear loader is a solution. The cradles adjust to the shape of your kayak or canoe automatically with its "self centering" pivoting feature.

The rear cradles offer an easy slide system that lets you load your kayak or canoe with ease. The hull is fully protected by soft rubber pads and can be secured with the use of specifically designed padded kayak straps that come free with the Explorer 561 Kayak & Canoe Carrier.

 

 

Rhino Kayak Carriers S400 - $148

May require a Fit kit $21

The S400 features flexible soft rubber pads that are specifically designed to fit the contour of your Sail board, canoe or kayak hull. Complete with camloc tie down straps, this kayak carrier is a safe and sensible way to transport your kayak or canoe from home to water with ease. Kit includes 4 cradles.

 

Thule Canoe & Kayak Carrier WA874 - $169

A functional kayak carrier that adapts perfectly to the hull of the kayak with adjustable rubber supports that keep the kayak secured during transport. Comes with tie down straps with rubber protection around the buckle.

Yakima Universal Kayak Carrier

Yakima Universal Kayak Carrier - $69

Yakima’s entry-level kayak carrying solution includes foam blocks, straps, hooks and tie downs - everything you need for shorter trips, or for paddlers just getting into water sports. Includes: 2 x Anti-skid, universal foam blocks, 1 x Heavy duty cam strap with Rubber buckle cover, 2 x 3-point bow and stern tie-down cam straps, 4 x Steel S-hooks, 2 x 9' ladder lock straps to attach blocks to kayak, 1 x Re-useable mesh storage bag with shoulder cords.

Yakima Mako Aero

Yakima Mako Aero Saddles - $99 (pair)

These practical saddle-style rooftop kayak mounts come with all the hardware you need to secure your boat with a kung-fu grip, yet cradle it gently and keep it looking pretty. Mako Aero saddles fit car rack systems with factory (aero-style) crossbars out of the box, and offer SKS security. Mako Aero rooftop kayak mounts are sold in sets of two, so you can pair them with another set to carry one kayak. Or for super ease of loading, you can pair them with boat load assist HullyRollers.

**Sold as a pair not as a set of 4 as pictured**

Yakima Hullyroller

Yakima Hullyroller - $149 (pair)

HullyRollers are a boat load-assist system featuring rollers (as you may have already surmised from the name) that make it effortless to roll your kayak or canoe onto your rooftop car rack system. Combine them with a set of Mako saddles or Mako Aero saddles, and securing your boat in place is a piece of cake. Fit round or square bars out of the box, additional fit kit required for aero racks.

Yakima Evenkeel

Yakima Evenkeel - $159

Yakima’s new saddle-style rooftop kayak mount, the EvenKeel, comes with everything value-conscious paddlers like you need to keep your beloved boat nice and stable. The Evenkeel will fit square and aero bars straight out of the box, it comes with tiedowns and bow/stern straps as standard. Great for plastic kayaks.

Thule Hydro Glide WA873 - $189

A kayak carrier designed for loading from the rear of the vehicle. The rear pads are felt lined for ease of sliding and the front pads are rubber to hold the kayak sturdy. They come complete with tie downs and a rubber buckle protection.

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Prorack Kayak Carrier PR3032N - $169 ----PR3032NK - $199

These kayak carriers come with flexible pivoting heads for even pressure distribution across the surface of the pad. Single adjustment knob on the side of the carrier for easy adjustment.

The PR3032NK is the same but also comes with additional fit kits to suit many of the factory roof racks.

 

Rola Universal Water Craft Carriers WCU - $164

The ROLA WCU employs a "Multi-Pivot" system to mould to the widest range of displacement hull shapes, as well as providing assistance for loading craft from side of the vehicle. The cradles attaches quickly and easily, either directly to the crossbar channel, or via the supplied low-profile adaptor units.

Thule Hull-A-Port Kayak Cradle WA837 - $259

The tiltable version of our most stable and space-saving kayak carrier can fold down to the level of the load carrier when not in use, for improved aerodynamics. The cradle has pads with extremely thick felt layer to protect the hull of the kayak and also comes complete with tie downs and buckle protector. Will fit most square and aero bars.

Load rating 45kg

Yakima Hullraiser Aero

Yakima Hullraiser Aero - $199

Stacking-style J-cradle kayak mount with heavy duty staps and bow/stern tie downs- 1 kayak capacity - fits round, square and most factory (aero-style) crossbars. Carries crafts on their sides, where it is most rigid and is good for use with plastic and composite hulls. Comes with 1-pair of heavy duty tie-down straps, 1-pair bow/stern tiedowns. and the foam padding keeps your boat nice and comfy.


Yakima Bowdown

Yakima Bowdown - $249

Folding J-cradle style kayak carrier supports boat on its side, where it's most rigid. Fits round, square and most factory (aero-style) racks out of the box. Top-of-the-line Hullguard™ padding keeps your boat looking brand new and has a integrated ramp system to make it painless to load your boat. It will fold down when it’s not in use for better aerodynamics and easier access to your garage It is one of the few that can be locked to crossbar with SKS locking system (lock cores sold separately) and includes heavy-duty straps and bow/stern tie-downs and aintegrated bottle opener.

Yakima Bigstack

Yakima Bigstack - $249

Universal Kayak carrier. Post-style mount for securing up to 4-kayaks carried on edge (depending on wt limit of vehicle and crossbar length). Fits round, square and most factory (aero-style) racks out of the box. It can be locked to crossbar with SKS system (SKS LOCK CORES NOT INCLUDED)

Thule Kayak Stacker WA830 - $236

The most efficient way to carry multiple whitewater kayaks. Tying boats down is easier than ever with the upper bridge design, they are easy to transfer from vehicle to vehicle with proven universal hardware. For a clean look when not in use, the stacker folds down flat. Will fit most major roof rack brands on the market and also most factory fitted roof racks.

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Rhino Fixed J Style Kayak Carriers S510 - $165

The Fixed J Style Kayak Carrier transports your watercraft on it's side to minimise width, allowing other sporting equipment or luggage carriers to be mounted on the roof rack system of most vehicles. The Rhino-Rack Fixed J Style Kayak Carrier is the perfect solution for carrying a variety of kayaks. Carries kayak up to 25kg's

  • Rubber tube padding protection.
  • Stainless steel hardware included.
  • Steel tube with state of the art coating protection.
  • Some assembly required.
  • Universal mounting system to suit all cross bar shapes.
  • 4 straps included in the kit.(2 x padded 3 metre kayak straps and 2 x 5.5 metre Rhino-Rack tie-down straps)
  • 2 year warranty.

 

 

Rhino Folding J Style Kayak Carriers S511 - $219

The Folding J Style Kayak Carrier transports your watercraft on it's side to minimise width, allowing other sporting equipment or luggage carriers to be mounted on the roof rack system of most vehicles. With this fully adjustable system you are now able to flatten the carrier when not in use. The advantage here is now you can enter height-limited areas such as car parks, where you may have been restricted with other kayak carriers. Kit includes 2 cradles. Carries kayak up to 25kg's

  • Rubber tube padding protection.
  • Stainless steel hardware included.
  • Steel tube with state of the art coating protection.
  • Product will come completely assembled. (Just remove from box and install on roof racks)
  • Universal mounting system to suit all cross bar shapes.
  • 4 straps included in the kit. (2 x padded 3 metre kayak straps and 2 x 5.5 metre Rhino-Rack tie-down straps)

 

 

Thule Slip Stream WA887XT - $489

Fully adjustable, complete kayak platform ensures contact-free loading on most vehicles. The adjustable sliding base system allows the whole unit to slide back for loading and also allows the cradles to be further apart than if they were on the racks. It will fit most roof racks on the market.

Length of unit 178cm
Cradles 145cm apart
Width of base unit 59cm

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Thule Hullavator WA897XT - $719

The leading kayak carrier on the market which loads the kayak from the side of the vehicle (100cm lower than the rack height) and with the assistance of gas struts, lifts your kayak (up to 85cm wide and 35kg) up onto the roof racks. No need to reach the top of your vehicle to secure boat to carrier - boat strapping is easily done with carrier in down position. Superior boat protection with integrated padded support and can mount side by side with other accessories as the lift system only requires approx 63cm of load bar space for mounting.

Yakima Showboat

Yakima Showboat - $169 (requires extra bars)

Slide-out roller system assists in loading boats onto vehicle. Requires purchase of Yakima crossbars to complete assembly (66" bars recommended for 24" max extension with up to an 36kg (80 lbs.) boat. The padded roller extends up to 86.4 cm (34") from rear crossbar and the roller slides from side to side to allow loading of multiple boats. It will mount directly to round, square, and many factory crossbars. Requiresthe purchase of additional crossbars attached perpendicularly to your factory or Yakima car rack system (sold separately - 66 inch bars $95)

Thule Goal Post WA997XT - $315

The hitch mounted GoalPost provides a rear mounted load bar on vehicles equipped with a 50mm receiver. Easy height adjustment for different size vehicles with telescopic design. Includes Thule load bar for attachment of water sport carriers (sold separately) - 146cm as well as 2 load stops for extra load stability. Works great with Thule’s Kayak cradles for long load stability. Anti-wobble design keeps GoalPost snug in receiver. For 50mm receivers only.

Rhino T-Load Towball Mount - RTL001 - $339

The new Rhino-Rack T-Load is the perfect solution for loading and securing kayaks onto your roof rack. Mounting to a 50mm tow ball the T-Load features an Anti Swivel Plate designed to stop any tow ball sway. Adaptable to fit either a Rhino Aero Bar (included) or a Heavy Duty Bar (sold separately) you have the option to chose from Rhino's massive range of cross bar accessories. All you need to load your kayak on your vehicle's roof.

The Rhino-Rack T-Load Kayak Sling Kit (RTLK) is the perfect recommended T-Load companion if you are transporting a kayak. The RTL001 Rhino-Rack T-Load comes with 1 x RTLK.

A fitting kit is provided to attach your Rhino-Rack crossbars directly to the top of the T-Load and also thrown in a non-slip mat to stop slippage when loading a kayak.

Tload hitch- RTL002

Rhino T-Load Hitch Mount - RTL002 - $339

The new Rhino-Rack T-Load is the perfect solution for loading and securing kayaks onto your roof rack. Mounting into a 50mm hitch receiver the T-Load features an Anti Swivel Plate designed to stop any tow ball sway. Adaptable to fit either a Rhino Aero Bar (included) or a Heavy Duty Bar (sold separately) you have the option to chose from Rhino's massive range of cross bar accessories. All you need to load your kayak on your vehicle's roof.

The Rhino-Rack T-Load Kayak Sling Kit (RTLK) is the perfect recommended T-Load companion if you are transporting a kayak. The RTL001 Rhino-Rack T-Load comes with 1 x RTLK.

A fitting kit is provided to attach your Rhino-Rack crossbars directly to the top of the T-Load and also thrown in a non-slip mat to stop slippage when loading a kayak.