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Yakima BowDown Boat Rack

Yakima BowDown Boat Rack

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$179.00
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Yakima BowDown Boat Rack

The Yakima BowDown Boat Rack securely holds your whitewater or sea kayak for a trip to the put-in, and then it folds down to increase aerodynamics when you're not shuttling a boat. It sure will be nice to pull into your garage without worrying about snapping off your boat rack. The BowDown Boat Rack's steel-core frame provides plenty of strength and durability while the HullGuard EVA padding keeps your boat from getting wrecked. Yakima added a pair of heavy duty straps with padded buckles. This rack even has an integrated bottle opener for celebrations at the takeout.

Bottom Line: Stop hitting your rack on your garage.

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Will the bowdown fit on my '06 jeep grand cherokee? The OEM

Will the bowdown fit on my '06 jeep grand cherokee? The OEM factory cross bar seems too wide (3")...

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October 1, 2008

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Did you try the configurator above?

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October 30, 2008

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Rating for this product: 5

Works perfectly on 2001 Nissan Xterra

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August 5, 2008

I bought 2 sets for my 2001 Xterra, and they fit perfectly on the factory crossbars right out of the box. No need to purchase longer bolts. The included bolts are just long enough, and I had to squeeze the brackets together to get the bolts started, but then it's not a problem. When folded, I can still enter my 7' garage door with plenty of clearance. With the built-in ramps, I can easily load my 12' Old Town Dirigo by myself, and the racks position two kayaks perfectly and hold them securely. The included straps are very good, too. The entire system seems to be very rugged and a lot of attention obviously went into the details of the design. My only complaint, though minor, is that the racks whistle a little bit driving down the highway while folded and empty. Overall, this is a great product!

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September 24, 2009

I use to have the BigStacker for my kayaks and boy was that a hassle to deal with on a honda ridgeline.I just got the bowdowns and i love them.They are so much easier to deal with.One on one with the kayaks is alot easier than trying to balance two and tie them down..Kudos to the bowdowns.

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I have a Chevrolet Lumina Car and we have two kayaks, can you

I have a Chevrolet Lumina Car and we have two kayaks, can you put two of these carrier brackers on the track that attaches to the roof?

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July 17, 2008

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Doubt it, you need to have the Yakima cross bars. Check out Yakima.com and see their fitguide so you can tell what you need to use this rack. Or at least it will tell you which racks you can put on your car.

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July 17, 2008

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Tech Specs:

Compatibility:
Round, square, & factory bars 
Max Load:
1 Kayak 
Locks Included:
No, sold separately 
Recommended Use:
Traveling with your kayak 
Manufacturer Warranty:
1 Year 

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