Yakima Gunwale Brackets

Product Descriptions

REI Description: Make it easy to load and transport your canoe by using these handy brackets on a Yakima car top rack (sold separately). Brackets cushion gunwales and prevent the canoe from shifting while driving at highway speeds. Includs tie-down straps to secure canoe to rack. Canoes and other long loads should be securely tied to front and back car bumpers as well as to the rack. Yakima Gunwale brackets only work on round and square crossbars.

Massey's Outfitters Description: Yakima Gunwale Brackets - GET YOUR TRUSTY CANOES OUT ON THE WATER SAFELY AND INEXPENSIVELY, YOU MODERN-DAY LEWISES AND CLARKS, YOU. - Soft, rounded shape for carrying your canoe by the gunwales - Low height and rounded edges make loading & unloading easy - Heavy Duty Straps with padded buckles included - Requires Bow/Stern Tie-Down Straps (SOLD SEPARATELY) to complete boat stability Q: What can I carry with Gunwale Brackets A: They were originally made for canoes, but work well with any open-hull boat. They can be used to brace just about anything with a square corner, such as a ladder, lumber, etc. Q: What else do I need to secure a load A: Heavy Duty Tie Down straps, and for long loads, Bow/Stern Tie Downs add needed stability. With long loads, it is essential to secure the ends of the load to the ends of the vehicle to stabilize it against the hurricane force winds created by traveling at highway speed. While any non-elastic tiedown that is strong enough can be used, Yakima's Bow/Stern Tie Down makes the job easy and takes good care of the car. Q: Can I use these with MightyMounts/factory rack A: No, these are designed to only work on Yakima round bars.

Backcountry Description: The Yakima Gunwale Brackets set of 4 carry a canoe by the gunwales with a soft, rounded shape. Easier to load, thanks to rounded outer edge and lower height. Quick and easy to install on round or square crossbars. Long lasting stainless steel hardware insures the good times keep rolling. One pair of heavy duty straps with padded buckles included. Safe transporting is completed with Bow/Stern tie down straps-sold seperatly.

Altrec Description: Yakima Gunwale Brackets secure the gunwales of your canoe to prevent the boat from shifting, even at highway speeds. The rubberized mounts are low to the bar for easy loading, and can be used to secure a variety of cargo: plywood, ladders, rowboats, etc. Rounded edges for easy loading and unloading. Soft rubberized brackets hold firm and wont scratch. Set of four secures one canoe. Includes two 16' padded Heavy Duty Straps for tie down. Attach directly to round Yakima crossbars. Not compatible with square or factory crossbars.