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The Yakima BoatLoader provides assistance for loading boats on tall vehicles. Specifically, the BoatLoader is a telescoping crossbar extension to aid in one-person boat loading and unloading. Its intuitive design helps keep the boat away from the car while loading. When you're cruising boatless down the highway, the extendable arm retracts into the roundbar.
Bottom Line: Who needs an extra set of hands – let your rack do the work!
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Not for everyone
By:
ape101018403
September 18, 2011
After I saw the videos of the boatloader, I knew this was what I needed. I'm 5'5" and have a 15' kayak that I need to be able to load on top of my car by myself. The boatloader seemed to be the solution. It installed very quickly and easily on my Yakima round bars. My car is a Prius and I'm using the Yakima Bowdowns. After putting the bow of the boat onto the boatloader, I lift the stern end and the boatloader bar is so slippery that if I didn't stop it, it would have slipped completely off the boatloader - that little sanddollar at the end sure wasn't going to stop it. This happened every time I tried it. Perhaps if I didn't have to turn my boat sideways to load onto the J-style racks, perhaps if my hull wasn't made of thermoform, perhaps if the bottom of the boat was flatter, this might have worked. Looking back at the videos, it seems they were using plastic boats that weren't slick. Returned the boatloader the same day.
I thought this would work on my Nissan XTerra - but crossbars
I thought this would work on my Nissan XTerra - but crossbars aren't designed correctly. Any ideas? Even if I have to buy additional mounting hardware - I really want to be able to use Yakima Boatloader.
By: njg2499395
October 13, 2009
If you click the link at the top of the page about building your Yakima rack, you can plug in some info, and it will tell you what you need to make this work.
By: Shane O'Donnell
October 13, 2009
Perfect solution for the solo kayaker
By:
big3862423
June 15, 2010
The boatloader is perfect for when you choose to enjoy the river by yourself. Super easy to set-up and use. Significantly reduces the strain/work of loading your kayak, especially on higher profile vehicles. Good value for the price and it isn't huge and bulky on your racks.
Write your question here...Saturn Vue (no racks) needs total
Write your question here...Saturn Vue (no racks) needs total kayak mount rack with accessories. Single small woman wants to get kayak in and out of the water as effortlessly as possible.
By: Cherre Price Miller
May 22, 2009
You will need a Yakima or Thule roof rack to start, the crossbars and mounting brackets, then if you pick Yakima, look for the rack you want to hold your kayak and then this thing should make it easy to load up onto the car. I am not too sure if Thule has a similar thing to this, but you can definitely check that out. There is a link at the top of this page, that you can click, plug in your car info, and it will tell you everything you will need to be able to get your kayak to where it is going.
By: Shane O'Donnell
May 22, 2009
Self Reliance/ Yakima Boatloader
By:
travlr
March 17, 2009
Very ingenious device. Save energy for the water and never strain your back. Kayak or canoe cart as well and new possibilities on where you can go. Delivered on time, good price.
I have a 2008 Acura RDX with factory rails. What is the best
I have a 2008 Acura RDX with factory rails. What is the best system for this car that would accomodate at the same time a Tsunmai 145 and Tsunami 120 and could utilize some of my older rack system (Thule saddle and J-Bar. Two Jbars are too difficult for me to lift the larger boat.
By: david bennett
April 15, 2009
Lifesaver!
By:
Brian Bain
September 29, 2006
I frequently have to load/unload by myself, and this helps tremendously by helping me balance the canoe. Seems to bend under the weight at times, but as long as you dont put all the weight near the end while fully extended you are ok.
Do you offer a load bar for a yakima square bar roof mount?
Do you offer a load bar for a yakima square bar roof mount?
By: pat purtell
January 31, 2009
Unfortunately, the Yakima Boat Loader is only available for round bars.
By: Brian Reyman
July 6, 2011
Handy equipment
By:
Yakima Fairings
June 4, 2004
I love it,I love it,I love it!!! I don't have to get help loading my 'yak anymore!!
does it came with the roof rack or do you have to buy that s
does it came with the roof rack or do you have to buy that separately
By: wfensom2183680
April 21, 2008
You must purchase separately
By: 27 gears
May 21, 2008
Just what I expected
By:
OutdoorTom
May 13, 2005
Received the boatloader very quickly. Still have yet to use it, since it's been kinda chilly this spring up here in MA. But it was sent efficiently and at a great price!
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Not for everyone
After I saw the videos of the boatloader, I knew this was what I needed. I'm 5'5" and have a 15' kayak that I need to be able to load more...
Perfect solution for the solo kayaker
The boatloader is perfect for when you choose to enjoy the river by yourself. Super easy to set-up and use. Significantly reduces the strain/work of loading more...
- Weight:
- 5 lbs.
- Dimensions:
- Extends 28” from end of bar, 36-1/2” total length.
- Capacity:
- n/a, not used for transport; boat mount accessory