Transporting a sit-on top kayak is very easy.
Most vehicles and roof racks allow you to load your sit-on-top kayak upside down. This is the best way because it prevents denting the bottom of the kayak and the kayak sits nicely, simply use two tie downs to strap it to the roof bars.
If the design of the kayak, or if the roof rack bars are very close to the roof, then you may need to load the kayak with the cockpit facing up, you will need to use cradles to support the hull, or it will get dented if resting directly on the roof rack bars.
Normal roof rack bars are all that’s required for one kayak but if you are looking at taking 2 kayaks regularly then it might pay to get wide roof rack bars (1500mm) so that they can lie side by side or you can use ‘J’ Bars whereby the kayaks rest on their sides.
You can also use a side loader if you find your kayak too heavy to lift (photo below) you lift one end on to the attached bar, then lift the other end on to the roof racks, then move the first end across and on the roof racks.
*Refer to your local roof rack specialist for advice and further information for installation of suitable roof racks and kayak transport.
Foam cradles will reduce denting the hull by spreading the weight of the kayak more evenly.
To load and unload your kayaks, refer to the below video: