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Topic: Anyone transporting Hobie kayak on a Prius?  (Read 1183 times)

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DarthBaiter

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Gas prices. Sheesh.

Roof topping a relatively heavier kayak on a Prius an option?  Figure a Thule or Yakima rack system with padded crossbars.  Keep it simple.

Anyone?


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Of course. I top my Hobie AI for years. Thule roof rack.
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You should be fine. Yakima and Thule make great products and the roof racks have enough capacity to support your hobie.

I recommend getting something to help get your hobie onto to roof rack. If you go from the back of your car, get an old towel, a bath mat, or some rollers so you don't scratch your car. If you go from the side, there are some products to help lift the kayak.

Good luck


SlackedTide

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Gas prices. Sheesh.

Roof topping a relatively heavier kayak on a Prius an option?  Figure a Thule or Yakima rack system with padded crossbars.  Keep it simple.

Anyone?
Yes I’ve seen plenty of ppl load kayaks on a Prius, hybrid are the way to go, Toyota Tundra hybrid FTW 30mpg
« Last Edit: September 25, 2021, 08:46:11 PM by SlackedTide »
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If you can, contact BB2FISH on NWKA.  She transports two Hobie Revo's (an 11 and a 13) on her Prius.


bbt95762

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I carry my PA14 on my Prius.  I bought the Toyota racks - fit is great, cost less than Yakima or Thule, and load is the same.  I also bought the Yakima 'big game' (?) cradles, works great, lowers the gas mileage, but still better than non-hybrid.
« Last Edit: September 27, 2021, 12:48:04 PM by bbt95762 »


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Hobies on a Prius?  Ha .. yep.  Been doing it for a long time.  I started with the little Hobie Sport and Yakima round bars back in about 2012.  Then I got a 2nd Sport so I added Jaylow rack for times when I hauled two kayaks.  Then I got an Outback.  Kept the same rack system, though I now know why they call it an OUT back.   :smt003    And yes, I've even hauled the Outback and a Sport on top of the Prius. 

Works fine.  My mileage dropped, of course.  I'm now getting about 42 mpg instead of 52. when I have the kayaks on top.

So the limitations -- it's a PITA to get the Outback on top of the Prius, but I've come up with a way to do it.  The Sport -- piece of cake ... other limitations -- the Prius has a really, really low clearance.   I'm always having to check whether launch sites are "Prius-able."  While I do, occasionally, take it off the pavement you're limited to where you can go because of the low ground clearance. For instance, at Trinidad, CA I MUST park up top and drag the boat down.  I can't take the Prius down to the launch beach.  I don't really mind it too much, though.

Oh, and one last thing, you have to talk in a falsetto voice to every other angler when you drive a Prius.   :smt044


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DarthBaiter

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Thank you so much!   

I have my sights on a used Honda Accord Hybrid. 

Looks totally feasible!!


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If I had a hybrid, I would be roof topping on a hybrid, Just happens I had a truck first.  A hybrid for around home/day trip kayaking I can't see any better vehicle than a hybrid.
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