J Cradles or Saddles? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Chuck D · 08-09-2014, 05:44 PM

yep, used j cradles on my outback for 5ys and running

Wintersun · 08-14-2014, 01:35 PM

Officially both Thule and Yakima state a maximum load for their roof racks of 165 lbs. and that is fine if your three kayaks are light ones but with 3 Outbacks you have 225 lbs. that exceeds the load rating by 36%.

Greatest load capacity with these two companies is with their racks that mount on the side rails of pickup trucks.

easyday · 08-14-2014, 01:40 PM

I use j cradles for my tarpon 160. and it works great. I use bow and stern lines and I use my saddles for buddies kayaks when we carpool.

08-14-2014, 01:40 PM	#3
easyday Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Oceanside Posts: 1,470	I use j cradles for my tarpon 160. and it works great. I use bow and stern lines and I use my saddles for buddies kayaks when we carpool. __________________

08-09-2014, 05:44 PM	#1
Chuck D Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bay Park Posts: 559	yep, used j cradles on my outback for 5ys and running

08-14-2014, 01:35 PM	#2
Wintersun Junior Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 22	Officially both Thule and Yakima state a maximum load for their roof racks of 165 lbs. and that is fine if your three kayaks are light ones but with 3 Outbacks you have 225 lbs. that exceeds the load rating by 36%. Greatest load capacity with these two companies is with their racks that mount on the side rails of pickup trucks.