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Greetins:
On the drive to work this morning, I saw a very simple and cost effective solution to the alternative that I had persued. I have a Suburu Legend, which has an integral rack system as I bought it. However, it would only fit one boat, gunnels down or two on the side. Enough for the average weekend boater, but not for me. I purchased the Thule posts that attach to Suburu's rack and 5 1/2' spreaders. This easily transports two boats gunnels down or four on the side with additional C1's or dark side boats easily tied on. But it set me back a few. Previously, I was a die hard Quick N Easy man and only drove "gutter" cars, with humungous spreaders. The solution I saw was simply muffler clamps used to bolt hardwood spreaders to the existing rack system. I wish I thought of it before I dropped the bucks for a Thule. I could have bought a new paddle or used boat instead. Any other innovative designs out there?
Pat

Good idea Pat! Then again they are practically giving away SUV's these days... poor mileage but you can fit a pile of boats in the back of a Suburban.... besides if I had your money I'd burn mine

As someone who has taken a Yakima end cap to the eyeball... if you have long bars on your rig.... cut a slit in some tennis balls and out them on the ends... gives folks a fighting chance in the dark.

Craig

This spring, I saw a Jetta with 2x4s zip-tied to the factory rack. It looked good.

Yakima also manufactures posted that fit factory racks. Usually the choice between Yakima and Thule racks systems is based on whichever you've already sunk money into for accessories!

John