Reddit reviews attwood 11438-7 Universal Rack-Free Car-Top Kayak Carrier Kit with Supporting Foam Blocks, Multiple

These work great, however they can damage your door seals, and your paint if not strapped down carefully.

just foam blocks. https://www.amazon.com/Attwood-11438-7-Kayak-Car-Top-Carrier/dp/B003EET2OE/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1526495477&sr=8-3&keywords=foam+kayak+blocks

If you're looking for the lowest cost, you can get foam blocks that sit between the kayak and the roof of your car - somethnig like https://www.amazon.com/Attwood-Car-Top-Kayak-Carrier-Kit/dp/B003EET2OE/ - if you strap it down properly and tie down the bow and stern then that set-up is secure. It's a slower process than using a full rack and you do have to be carefull if you don't want to damage the roof of your vehicle (just basic stuff like make sure that the blocks are sitting over the structural beams in the room and make sure there aren't any stones or dirt between the roof and the foam). Some people use foam pool noodles instead of blocks to save a little more, that could work in theory but I've never tried it so I don't know how well that actually works.

This kit worked great for me

The most inexpensive method would be to buy an attwood car rack set - foam holders, cam straps, and ropes. You can wrap the cam straps around the kayak and through your car windows- essentially holding the kayak to the upper part of the car. ALWAYS tie down at least either the stern or bow of the kayak to the back/front or the car- ideally both.

I was thinking of doing the pool noodles but went with https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003EET2OE/ref=ya_st_dp_summary instead.

Hoping it works well.

Hey fellow mazda owner (protege here). If you want a nice option go with a good roof rack, but if you want a cheap/decent option go with this guy:

http://www.amazon.com/Attwood-Car-Top-Kayak-Carrier-Kit/dp/B003EET2OE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1375188645&sr=8-2&keywords=kayak+roof

If I had the money I'd get something nicer, but this does the job

Try this!

I have a friend who says she uses this setup for their boat and it works well (she also doesn't have roof bars, she drives a Camry): https://smile.amazon.com/Attwood-11438-7-Kayak-Car-Top-Carrier/dp/B003EET2OE/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1521808778&sr=8-3&keywords=kayak+car

You can't go wrong with these. Attwood Car-Top Kayak Carrier Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003EET2OE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_dAllzbS73ATFQ

This for the roof.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003EET2OE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This for the hood of the car. I popped my hood and then just used 2 existing bolts so they hang out of the hood a little. This is for the rope coming off the front of your kayak. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0024ALDMS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


This is how I get my kayak around on my 2 door civic. Those foam blocks are set up for a v bottom kayak, but I have a flat bottom. It works but it cuts it close. If you have a flat bottom kayak get foam blocks designed for a flat bottom kayak. For the back strap I use a tie strap from the back handle at the tip of the kayak straight down under my bumper to my cars tow hook.

attwood 11438-7 Universal Rack-Free Car-Top Kayak Carrier Kit with Supporting Foam Blocks https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003EET2OE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ugiTCbWZCJ677

This is what I used for my 2015 Nissan Altima very similar to the Accord

They sell these kayak mounting kits Here

I used one of these on a 13.5' Feelfree Lure on top of a '08 Pontiac Grand Prix for two seasons without much issue. The advice I would have is if you want make sure you don't scratch anything, put a blanket down while getting everything in place.

I am hoping to buy my first kayak tomorrow as I check into a used one, so don't take this as expert advice.

This [one[(http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=31230526&cp=4406646.4413887.4413986.4417717.4417969) at Dick's is the same kayak with two rod holders. A comparable car carrier kit from amazon costs $25. The BJ's version comes with a paddle, while you can get a cheap paddle for $30.

So, I'm thinking, for about $50, is it worth it to install a rod holder or two? You could actually do the foam car carrier yourself by going to a fabric store, where they will sell foam. I suspect a couple of pieces of foam like that would just cost a few dollars. They might even have it as scrap for nothing (if you're especially lucky or handsome).

I'm going to pick this up on Sunday to transport my new boat on my little Honda fit. Should work for you as well, and a little more comforting than a pool noodle rig in my opinion.