For many solo and tandem paddlers, one of the biggest challenges they face isn’t on the water, but the loading of their boat on their vehicle. Thule, the world leading manufacturer of sport racks and car carrying solutions, is introducing Hullavator that reduces the power needed to load a boat to the roof of vehicle by 50%.

The Hullavator features a gas strut that assists the loading and unloading. It can be attached to any Thule rack system and takes up only 28 inches of the load bar, leaving plenty of room for other gear carrying accessories. The lift system functions without any contact to the vehicle and reduces traditional loading height by more than 3 feet.

The Hullavator will be capable of carrying all types of kayaks and will come with an installed cradle assembly and tie downs.

The award winning kayak lift system has been enhanced and now offers greater boat capacity and protection with a more robust latch mechanism. More robust, user-friendly latch mechanism ensures carrier stays down when loading/unloading, and securely on roof for transport. Improved boat protection with oversized, integrated padded support.

Features:

• Gas-assist struts lift and lower 40lbs of the kayaks weight allowing only one person to load and unload the kayak
• Load and unload kayaks are waist level, at the side of the vehicle for greater convenience and safety
• Double extending arms lower the kayak by up to 40” for faster loading and unloading
• 8 touch points of padded support for maximum protection for your kayak
• Aluminum, double coated steel construction for corrosion resistance deliver a longer product life
• Carries 1 kayak and requires 1 person to load and unload
• Up to 2 carriers per vehicle
• Includes all straps to transport 1 kayak
• Accommodates kayaks up to 34” wide and 75lbs
• Fits Thule rack systems and round bars only
• Primary watercraft: Kayak

Specifications:

Carrying Type-Horizontal
Load Capacity Water Crafts-1 kayak
Factory rack mounting hardware Unavailable
Fits Aero Profile
Aero Bars Available
Fits square bar
Square Bars Available
Lockable Available
One key system compatible

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Free assembly and installation in our facility with the purchase of any Thule rack System, $69.00 Value: