The AA-Racks Steel Jetty Saddle Rack for Kayak Carrier Canoe Boat is a great solution for transporting your kayak easily and securely. The flexible four-point saddle system adapts to the design of your kayak hull, providing a secure hold and minimal space occupation on the load bar. You can load your kayak from either side of the vehicle.

One of the key features of this rack is the integrated rubber padding, which protects your kayak during transport. The padding is anti-slip, water-resistant, and sun-resistant, ensuring that your kayak remains in great condition.

Attaching the carrier to the Vault Cargo roof rack rails is a simple and effective solution for kayak transportation. The rack is designed to be compatible with a wide range of roof rack rails.

The AA-Racks Steel Jetty Saddle Rack comes with heavy-duty ratchet lashing straps. These straps ensure a tight and secure hold on your kayak or canoe. They are 16 ft long and have been tested to withstand up to 2200 lbs of pressure. With these straps, you can transport your kayak safely and with peace of mind.

Before making a purchase, it is important to check the measurements of your vehicle and the rack. The saddle mounts require the crossbar of the rack to be 3.5 inches or less in thickness. Additionally, the crossbar needs to be more than 1/2 inch thick. These measurements ensure a secure and stable attachment to your vehicle.

Now let's answer some common questions about the AA-Racks Steel Jetty Saddle Rack:

1. Would these work well with a feel free lure 13.5? It weighs right around 96 pounds or so.

My Kayak is 76 pounds and the system holds well when mounted on my removable crossbars. Much would depend on those crossbars on your vehicle. Because of the saddles, the load is actually supported to the outside of the crossbars. We also bought the Sherpak Suction Boat Roller because my wife can not lift our kayak over the saddles as mounted. With the roller, we push the kayak up from the back window of the Jeep. I can actually load and unload it myself with this roller.

2. Shouldn't it be loaded hull up? What if you're caught in a downpour? A 70 lb kayak will be several hundred lbs with a few inches of water in it.

I have a sit-on-top kayak and will not hold water. Seat covers should keep out the water as long as they are secured well during transport. Good luck

3. It says to check your measurements before purchase. I have a 2009 Honda Element with a manufacturer roof rack. What are the measurements I need to check?

For the saddle mounts to fit the racks, the crossbar of the rack needs to be 3.5 inches or less. The thickness of the crossbar needs to be more than 1/2 inch or more (my aftermarket crossbars are 3/4 inch on my Grand Cherokee). This is probably the limit for any weight you would put on the rack anyway. My hull is 27 inches wide. The kayak needs to be loaded right side up (it has drains to get rid of rain) and the inside edge of the saddle mount on the bar was 23 inches from the left to right saddle when mounted securely. This, with the tie-downs, makes for a very secure attachment to my Grand Cherokee. The kit came with long bolts. I had to cut them (very carefully to preserve the threads) to 1.75 inches to make room for them to be installed. This also makes removal from the crossbars much easier (I need the crossbars for hauling plywood). To keep the bolts from getting lost, I put a piece of Tygon tubing on each of them.

4. Does it fit well on the 2019 RAV4?

Kind of universal mount. I had a 4Runner, wing-like crossbars roof rack. I believe it will fit, maybe better than on my round aftermarket. If not, send it back!