Yakima ShowBoat load assist Watersports Rack

ShowBoat

$119.00 USD

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.

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ShowBoat is compatible with these bar types:

Features:

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)

Learn more about Product features and installation

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specifications:

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