Yakima / Thule for cabin roof

Keweenaw2018 · Posted: Thu May 06, 2021 12:54 pm Post subject: Yakima / Thule for cabin roof

Howdy. I’ve seen some pictures on C-brats and elsewhere on the internet of roof boxes on c-dorys. I’ve got a 2000 22’ Cruiser and I’m curious how others have gone about tackling that project. Is there an “out-of-the” box solution? Obviously, I’d prefer to keep it on the rails and minimize or eliminate any thru deck drilling. look forward to reading about the different methods. Cheers!

Peter & Judy · Posted: Thu May 06, 2021 3:27 pm Post subject:

We have Yakima rails mounted on our boat for hauling our kayaks. They simply clamp on to the roof mount hand rails and we used a bit of inner tubing over the hand rails to pad them against the roof rack clamps. These work well and are easy to remove if necessary.

Keweenaw2018 · Posted: Thu May 06, 2021 4:59 pm Post subject:

That easy, eh? They clear the curve of the cabin roof? Yakima brand?

Peter & Judy · Posted: Thu May 06, 2021 5:16 pm Post subject:

I have a high top and Yakima makes different heights of towers for the brackets. My rack came with the boat, but I modified it to be lower so that my kayaks would fit better under the radar arch.

kaelc · Posted: Thu May 06, 2021 10:00 pm Post subject:

Any of the raise roof rail Thule and Yakima feet should work. You will want small jaws if you get an old set. Usually found on Craigslist used for 100~ 200

C-Green · Posted: Thu May 06, 2021 11:26 pm Post subject:

Some pictures in my album detailing my Yakima rack on a high top.

http://www.c-brats.com/modules.php?set_albumName=C-Green&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php

Jay

Keweenaw2018 · Posted: Mon May 10, 2021 3:07 pm Post subject:

Having trouble finding anything used and the prices the Yakima dealer quoted me are crazy!

Thinking about doing a wooden DIY set-up.

ssobol · Posted: Mon May 10, 2021 6:40 pm Post subject:

itiming · Posted: Mon May 10, 2021 9:38 pm Post subject:

This is from a previous post:

For our roof rack, I used Thule load bars that I had sitting in my garage, attached with Scotty rod holder rail mounts. Pictures in our album here:

http://www.c-brats.com/modules.php?set_albumName=album3160&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php

We selected the Scotty mounts to avoid corrosion/dissimilar metal contact. They also allow load bars quick removal/install -- and provide 4 bases for other Scotty accessories (like rod holders).

Since this post I used c-channel inserted inside the rectangular bars to extend the bar width to 72 inches. I put 2 eyelets on each end--which adds convenient tie spots for fenders/fender board.

BBlalock · Posted: Tue May 11, 2021 8:48 am Post subject:

itiming
So you get in and out of your kayaks from the ladder on the side? Shocked

Montana Kev · Posted: Tue May 11, 2021 10:43 am Post subject:

Here is a link to an older thread with good photos of how folks have been adding roof racks. http://www.c-brats.com/viewtopic.php?t=23000

Kevin

Peter & Judy · Posted: Tue May 11, 2021 1:05 pm Post subject:

itiming · Posted: Tue May 11, 2021 8:44 pm Post subject:

With the twin motors, we don't have a swim step, so we use the side/gunnel mounted ladder to get in/out of the kayaks. Lake Superior's 40 degree yearly average temps provide incentive for good balance. We launch/retrieve the kayaks over the bow railing, using a stern line to pull them back to the swim ladder.

I believe I have seen photos of twin motored boats with a stern swim step. We are investigating attaching an Armstrong-style diving ladder to the stern between the motors (would also make a convenient step to the beach from a stern landing).

C-Green · Posted: Fri May 14, 2021 10:54 pm Post subject:

Keweenaw2018, sent you a pm.

Jay