Features:

  • CARRY 1 CANOE: KeelOver attaches directly to any roof rack right out of the box, making it a simple solution for weekend outings and river trips
  • FITS MOST CROSSBARS: Universal design fits round, square, factory and aerodynamic bars; Minimum crossbar spread of 24" for boats under 14'and 30" for boats over 14'
  • INCLUDES STRAPS: Includes all the necessary hardware, straps and bow/stern tie-downs to secure your canoe
  • PADDED PROTECTION: Durable over-molded rubber stabilizes and cushions the canoe gunwale (upper edges); Rubber padding to protect your crossbars from damage or corrosion
  • EASY INSTALL: Simple, tool-free assembly and installation within minutes; Included dual bolts ensure an integrated fit; Refer to Yakima Fit My Car Tool to ensure compatibility
Performed well in stormy weather...

I loaded a 17 foot Old Town canoe on my Yakima rack - mounted to my camper shell - with the KeelOver system installed and drove 1980 miles from the San Diego area to the Salt Lake City area and back. The trip north had some strong winds, snow, hail and rain. I kept speeds at 70 on the freeway (limit is 80 in S. UT) and the boat did not move. The return trip was the real test. Extremely strong winds, mostly 90 degrees to the boat, beat on it like a jackhammer. I don't have actual wind speeds but I'd put the gusts in the 40-50 MPH range. The Las Vegas area had damaging winds two weeks earlier ( 70 MPH, power lines down, etc ) so it howls through there. The high desert in CA was no better and we took a direct hit from a "dust devil" along with sustained high winds. From Mona, UT to Victorville, CA - about 500 miles - the KeelOver took a beating. We stopped after 300 miles as the front "keepers" had moved out about an inch. Again in Victorville to make the same readjustment. I call that a successful trip. The mounting instructions clearly state to ensure the straps are installed to the INSIDE of the towers and this is why. I had 66" round bars so I had some slide room, but the straps kept the canoe in place due to their inside position.

Works good for ladders

I use these to hold my ladders on my truck and it works better than anything else I have found

Secured a 80lb canoe over a 600 mile round trip in winds and storms

This system when used correctly is incredibly stable and fairly easy to install. It kept my heavy canoe centered and secure on my forester for a long trip and I was impressed how well it did even in high winds, stop and go traffic and sudden stops, and in the rain. This system is wonderful, if you want to add a slight amount of security to it you can always close the straps (that go over the top) inside your side door which will help prevent someone from loosening the top straps and removing your canoe. On a side note, I was able to use this with the swingdaddy by Yakima too (bike carrier) and it worked really well. I've been happy with all my Yakima products and regularly recommend them.

Awesome rack!

Excellent rack if your car has an existing pair of bars that run from side to side. I have a Toyota Highlander and found that, like a number of others who reviewed this product, I had to reverse the rack and put it on the INSIDE of the canoe facing out. Still, it holds like a rock and it's as stable as any canoe rack I've ever used! I love the rubber inside the pieces as it doesn't seem like it will leave any marks at all on my Highlander rack. Fantastic option and priced WAAAY better than the various other options I could find for my car.

Great For Kayak Owners Too!

These saddles provide an excellent means of transporting my Jackson Kilroy. I'm able to haul the Kilroy Keel up as the open cockpit design allows for a perfect fit inside the KeelOver saddles. Doing so allows me to keep my seat strapped in the boat, as well as rods stored in the rod storage units in the kayak - shortening my time from roof to water!

This is what you need to secure a canoe.

Works great to keep a canoe from moving side to side on the roof rack during transportation. I feel like I don't need to have the straps as tight as when I was using cut pool noodles before. The price is high for what it is but that's Yakima for ya.

Does the job.

I got these to put on the factory rack on my 2016 Outback. They go on easily and hold the canoe well. They come with front and back tie down straps and 2 straps to go across side to side. Not inexpensive, but an easy solution if you want your canoe to stay put.

and easy to transport

Small, light, and easy to transport. Holds canoe snugly. Only thing is that there is no way to lock the canoe or the mount, so if you have to leave the vehicle unattended for a long tiem, I would recommend not leaving the canoe. Even the mounts might be attractive targets because they are easily removed without ahy tools

Works perfectly

This works well. It’s a little bulkier than previous ones I’ve have from Yakima but it works and I like how easy they are to put on and take off. I have a solo canoe and it fits perfectly on my roof rack (2019 Subaru Outback).

A Kayakers Must Have

Love the Keelover Rooftop Mounted Canoe Rack. Kayak fits snugly right into it. Can't imagine how I lugged my kayak before without it.

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