You can order replacement parts from your local Yakima dealer, or directly from us by calling our Consumer Sales Representatives at 888.925.4621.
ShowBoat
The versatile ShowBoat load-assist roller makes it painless to get your kayak on top of your vehicle – even if you’re loading multiple boats onto your car rack system all by yourself. So you’ll never spend the day in the hospital with a double-hernia instead of out on the water.
- Product:
- #8004040
$119.00 USD
Add it to your cart. Purchase it either online or locally.- The ingenious boat load-assist roller slides out over the rear of the vehicle for easier access and vehicle protection (UP TO 34” EXTENSION FROM REAR CROSSBAR)
- Padded for your kayak’s protection
- Works with your existing or new kayak racks
- Also compatible with Gunwale Brackets for easy canoe loading
- Corrosion-resistant stainless steel and brass hardware
- Adjusts from side to side to help with the loading of multiple kayaks
- Requires purchase of additional crossbars attached perpendicularly to your factory or Yakima car rack system (sold separately – see chart on product carton for options)
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 80lb boat; refer to matrix in instructions for more options for lighter boats or to get more extension)
Produced: 2008 to present
-Padded roller extends up to 34" from rear crossbar
-Roller slides from side to side to allow loading of multiple boats
-Mounts directly to round, square, and many factory crossbars
-Special fasteners provide passive security. Tool for assembly and adjustment provided.
-Can be mounted under crossbars for canoe loading (to provide clearance for gunwale brackets)
-Canoe loading not permitted on factory crossbars
-Stainless steel and brass hardware for superior corrosion resistance.
General Information:
Weight: 7.8 lbs
Dimensions:
44" L x 2" H (profile) X 6" W (fore aft)Roller is 44¼" Wide
- MSRP
- $119.00 USD
- Product
- #8004040
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