I have a tonneau cover that got scratched up pretty bad when i tried putting the boat on top of it last time so i d like to avoid trying that again.
Transporting inflatable boat on roof rack.
If you plan to use a trailer small ones like the harbor freight trailer are a great option.
Totally deflate the keel if you have one as you need the bottom of the boat to be flat.
Deflate the main tubes a bit before putting it on your roof since the sun could cause it to over inflate.
Tips for transporting sups.
Mounting your sup to the roof rack.
From trailers to flying boats there are so many ways to bring your boat along.
How to transport an inflatable boat 12 practical and crazy ways to do this.
If you re going to put more than one sup on your roof you ll orient them the same way and stack them on top of each other.
You can just load up your inflated sib on the roof of your car.
If it fits your paddle can go right inside your vehicle.
I was thinking of getting a warrior platform roof rack i have a dcsb and throwing it on top of the cab strapped down of course.
If you plan to transport your dinghy while it is inflated you can transport it either by trailer or the roof rack on your car if applicable.
Just make sure that your inflatable boat is securely attached.
After you pad your roof rack you can mount your board.
Don t forget your paddle.
Use two nrs 9 1 hd tiedown straps.
Car roof rack if you don t have a trailer or a pickup truck bed you can opt for a simpler transporting method.
Just like when transporting a kayak on your roof rack be sure to securely tie the board to the roof rack cross bars.
Put the longest sup on first.
You wouldn t want to have it fly off your roof.
I m trying to find a way to transport it fully inflated.
Before anything goes on the roof rack.
Transport your inflatable stand up paddleboard on a roof rack.
Before you put your board up on the roof to tie it down there s a few things.
Perhaps the most convenient way of transporting your boat is with a trailer.
And if you re driving any significant distance stop periodically and check the pressure.