You can order replacement parts from your local Yakima dealer, or directly from us by calling our Consumer Sales Representatives at 888.925.4621.
BowDown
If you’re like an overprotective parent and your boat is your baby, you’ll want the BowDown—our safest and most secure rooftop kayak mount—for your car rack system.
- Product:
- #8004042
$189.00 USD
Add it to your cart. Purchase it either online or locally.- SteelCore™ construction uses a steel tube frame for superior strength
- Top-of-the-line Hullguard™ padding keeps your boat looking brand new
- Integrated ramp system makes it painless to load your boat
- Folds down when it’s not in use for better aerodynamics and easier access to your garage
- The rooftop kayak mount oversized knobs for easier twiddling with wet hands
- Locks to crossbar with SKS locking system (lock cores sold separately)
- Includes heavy-duty straps and bow/stern tie-downs
- Integrated bottle opener
- Fits car rack systems with round, square and most factory crossbars out of the box
Folding J-cradle style kayak carrier supports boat on its side, where it's most rigid. Fits round, square and most factory racks out of the box.
• Carries one boat on its side, on the top of
the vehicle
• Folds down flat when not in use
• Padded with hull guard pads to prevent
boat damage
• Fits round, square, and factory crossbars
out of the box (fitlist on carton)
• Locks to crossbar using SKS locking
system (lock cores sold separately)
• Heavy duty straps included
Produced: 2008- present
General Information:
Weight: 15.2 lbs.
Dimensions: 5-½" wide front to back. 20" at its widest. 21" tall from top of crossbar (about 5" when folded) Bottom pad is 10" x 3-½.
Capacity: 1 kayak
- MSRP
- $189.00 USD
- Product
- #8004042
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