Thule "Hull A Port"

anyone use the Thule Hull A Ports to transport their yaks?  is there anything better to transport yaks? 

I've got one. But I only use it when transporting 2 kayaks.
Unfortunately, I also know of 2 instances where the Thule Hullaport racks broke.

I've got one. But I only use it when transporting 2 kayaks.
Unfortunately, I also know of 2 instances where the Thule Hullaport racks broke.

more info please............
is there anything better out there? especially for heavy Hobie pedal yaks

I have a revo, and I use a yakima showboat paired with mako saddles. With the showboat, you just lift up the bow onto the roller bar and then glide the yak up onto the saddles. Works well for me.

I've got one. But I only use it when transporting 2 kayaks.
Unfortunately, I also know of 2 instances where the Thule Hullaport racks broke.

more info please............
is there anything better out there? especially for heavy Hobie pedal yaks

http://www.youtube.com/user/orsracksdirect

Look at the videos of their different rack setups, see which one you like.

I have the new fold down version of this. I like it because I can carry my yak and either a roof box or surfboards all at once. For a trip to Morro Bay, I loaded the kayak, then sandwiched a surfboard to it and loaded up with about 4 straps and tie downs, I was still able to get our roof box on the racks as well.

The down side, having a kayak up on its side acts as a sail in high winds. The few times I've taken in on longer trips (101 south to Monterey), with nothing else on top, the wind punishes the yak and tie downs. My concern is that I end up cranking so hard on the tie downs that I am warping the hull. So now if it's the only thing on top, I lay it upside down on my surf rack, if the roof box or boards are coming as well, I use the hull a port.

I bought two sets of the Hull A Ports for two Hobie kayaks and when I tried to put the Hobies on them I realized they are not big enough, especially for my Pro Angler.  it is 38" wide.  ended up stacking a Hobie Sport on top of the PA on racks on my Jeep trailer. 

Just had a Thule Hullaport break on 101 going 70 MPH and almost lost my kayak. Luckily the way I tie it on kept the yak on the roof. The rack broke at the graphite frame. Which lead to a massive structural failure. Will post pictures. If you use them I would use a bow and stern line and use it for smaller yaks. 

I use a yakima hullyroller and mako saddles for my pt-15 and love it so far. 

I use one for my P13.  I prefer to put the kayak flat, but it is a necessity for two kayaks.  My wifes Hobie is too heavy and large for the rack, but the lighter kayak is fine.  I use bow and stern lines, and the loop straps over the body.  No problems yet.  It does affect gas mileage though!   

Matt