Can I car-top a Feathercraft?
• Yes. Feathercraft Kayaks can be carried on the top of your car just like any rigid kayak. Usually the kayak is secured to the car rack, hull side down. Care should be taken to not cinch down too hard on either the bow or stern ends, creating a reverse bow effect. Care should also be taken when “running” rope or cord over the Polytech deck. The colored film on the deck could be scuffed. Ensure the kayak is well secured to the rack, and that the rack is well secured to the vehicle. We have recently heard (and seen) of some terrible mishaps of kayaks exceeding the speed limit on highways — no longer attached to a vehicle! Secure the kayak across its beam at two points, and have a rope attached to the bow and stern ends of the boat and the vehicle. There is no particular rack that we suggest. Both straight bar racks and cradle systems work well.
